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Payroll Specialist jobs in Albuquerque, NM
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$59k
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members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
$30 per hour
job summary: Public Involvement Specialist needed for a leading engineering and construction firm in Albuquerque NM. In this role you will work with an exceptional team to perform a wide variety of communication and publ…
$78k - $118k
Salary: $78,000 - 118,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Information Science, Library Science, Records Management, Archival Studies, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline. We r…
$2,000 per month
applies to client-facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test. JOB TITLE: Recovery Specialist I LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering- Albuquerque, New Mexico TYPE: Full-time, Days/S…
Accounts Payable & Administrative Clerk Roberts Truck Center of Texas - Albuquerque, NM Full-Time Roberts Truck Center of Texas, a locally owned heavy-duty truck dealership that has been in business for more than 45 year…
Audit Staff About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Audit Staff to join our Audit team. The Audit Staff will assist in evaluating internal controls, assessing risks, and conducting audits to…
Requisition Number: 232894 Job Description Cintas is seeking a New Account Installer to successfully ensure that new customers are highly satisfied with Cintas's products and services. Responsibilities include interactin…
Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives. Job Description We are seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused HVAC Specialist to provide expert phone and email-based troubleshooting and applications assistance for resi…
$61 - $66.66 per hour
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist Location: Albuquerque, NM Type: Contract Compensation: $61-$66.66 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Overview Leading food manufacturing company looking for an experience…
Overview Join our team as a variable shift , PRN , Electrophysiology Lab-A Cardiovascular Specialist in Albuquerque, NM . Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower ou…
$22 - $28 per hour
In this role, the Parts Sales Associate position promotes and sells parts to all customers, both external and internal, with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service at all times. * Fills and puts together cus…
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What payroll specialists earn in Albuquerque
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Albuquerque market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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