Finance & Accounting · Albuquerque, NM

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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Photo Specialist

Walgreens · Albuquerque, NM
$15 - $17.5 per hour

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,…

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Credit Specialist - Commercial Division

BOK Financial · Albuquerque, NM

challenge is too big, and no opportunity is too small, when we work together to build relationships. Job Description The Credit Specialist is primarily responsible for preparation of simple to moderately complex financia…

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Remote Member Experience Specialist

Globe Life AIL - Lisa Russel · Albuquerque, NM · Full-time

Remote Member Experience Specialist Company: AO Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (U.S. Residents Only) Build a Career That Supports Your Life As AO continues to grow, we're looking for motivated, people-focused professional…

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Trailer/SRI Repair Specialist

U-Haul · Albuquerque, NM · Full-time

Trailer/SRI Repair Specialist Trailer and SRI Repair Specialist Ready to rev up your career? U-Haul is looking for skilled technicians... ...-job training Complete Benefit Plan, if eligible RRSP payroll deduction plan De…

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Universal Vault Specialist I

BOK Financial · Albuquerque, NM

the communities we serve. Come invest in your career with us; you’ll be glad you did! Job Description The Universal Vault Specialist I is primarily responsible for receiving, processing, verifying, imaging, and balancing…

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HUB Billing Coordinator

Giving Home Health Care · Albuquerque, NM

applications. Process and review medical and caregiver notes for accuracy. Keep payroll deadlines ensuring contractors are accurately paid, in collaboration with the Billing Specialist. Troubleshoot problems in a timely…

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Recovery Specialist Nights Weekends

Horizon Services, Inc. · Albuquerque, NM · Full-time
$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, Nights…

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Cardiovascular Specialist Electrophysiology.

Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM · Full-time

Overview Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Electrophysiology Lab-A Cardiovascular Specialist in Albuquerque, NM . Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower o…

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Payroll Supervisor

Activa Home Healthcare Llc · Albuquerque, NM

Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join our team! As a Payroll Supervisor, you will be overseeing a team of pa…

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What payroll specialists earn in Albuquerque

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, 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

01 Payroll Clerk
02 Payroll Specialist
03 Senior Payroll Specialist
04 Payroll Manager
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