Payroll Specialist

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for 500 employees in coordination with our third-party provider, Paylocity. This is more than just a data entry role — we need your critical thinking skills and your heart for our community. We value individuals with a strong understanding of payroll systems, a high level of integrity, and a passion for operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in mid-sized organizations. An associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred but not required. We offer a supportive environment with mission-driven work and opportunities for growth. Benefits include- PTO, Floating Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and a retirement plan. If you’re looking to make a real impact while building your career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us build a better community—one paycheck at a time.

Base pay starts at $21/hr, guaranteed 38 hours a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information
• Ensure HIPAA compliance
• Ensure compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act
• Responsible for CARF compliance and maintaining standards in areas of responsibility.
• Implement CARF standards into all programs and follow professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy
• Process bi-weekly payroll for 500 individuals in conjunction with GINM’s third-party payroll provider, Paylocity, including ensuring all timecards are correct and approved
• Oversee timely employee retirement account contributions by third-party providers
• Records workers’ compensation expense and oversees the annual workers’ compensation audit
• Prints the physical AP check run
• Enters receivers into the ACH system.
• Provides support for the financial planning and analysis, audits, and tax reporting
• Support other areas of finance to ensure appropriate segregation of duties
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with the same.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of GAAP, State and Federal regulations, and accounting best practices.
• Knowledge of math, accounting and cash management.
• High level of skill in operating spreadsheets and financial software.
• Ability to pay attention to details (excellent attention to details).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format.
• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to position.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, and business administration or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of relevant work experience in payroll for companies with over 500 employees.
• Experience with Great Plains and/or Paylocity, a plus