Senior Public School Payroll Lead

Alamogordo Public Schools; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamogordo Public Schools in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist in the Business and Finance department to oversee payroll processing for multiple school sites. The role requires accuracy, compliance with district policies, and the ability to coordinate cycles and report discrepancies.

The successful candidate will work with Tyler School ERP Pro, ensure timely payments, maintain confidential personnel data, and support audits and year-end processes while training payroll staff as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years payroll, accounting, or related experience.
• Experience with payroll rules and confidential data.
• Public-sector or NM K-12 payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll cycles and document controls.
• Train payroll staff and support audits.
• Interpret contracts, calendars, and salary schedules.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Reconciliation

Analytical skills

Documentation

Confidential data handling

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in accounting, business, finance

Tools

Tyler School ERP Pro

Job description

Alamogordo Public Schools in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist in the Business and Finance department to oversee payroll processing for multiple school sites. The role requires accuracy, compliance with district policies, and the ability to coordinate cycles and report discrepancies.

The successful candidate will work with Tyler School ERP Pro, ensure timely payments, maintain confidential personnel data, and support audits and year-end processes while training payroll staff as