Dir,Payroll/HRIS

• 502877
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 31 2025 - 23:55 MDT
  
  

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Position Title: Dir,Payroll/HRIS

Employee Classification: Dir,Payroll/HRIS

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530400-PAYROLL SERVICES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: Thank you for your interest in joining NMSU! The Director of Payroll leads a dedicated team ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time. This key leadership role oversees payroll operations, compliance, and reporting while collaborating across departments to improve systems and processes. Join us and help shape a reliable, service-oriented payroll experience for the University community.

Classification Summary

The Director of Payroll, serving as the senior payroll leader, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university system’s payroll operations, including compliance with laws, managing payroll systems, handling diverse payroll complexities, and coordinating with finance, IT, and HR to align with overall business objectives. This position manages and optimizes the university’s ERP payroll/HR system to ensure data accuracy, system integration, and compliance.

Classification Standard Duties

Responsible for the production and timely delivery of semi-monthly payrolls using an understanding of the University’s payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This position assures proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings, such as taxes, deductions for benefits, charitable contributions, retirement contributions, other savings, etc. The Director of Payroll works closely with internal partners as well as the state insurance and retirement offices, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and others receiving the proceeds from payroll deductions.

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Payroll Department. Assures the payroll system is working as expected and in compliance with federal, multi-state and local laws, rules, and regulations by establishing controls, monitoring results, and collaborating with Human Resource Services, ICT, and Ellucian in response to changes in regulations, withholding rates and reporting needs. Oversees the supervision of professional, technical, and support personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License: None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll methods, and extensive knowledge of Department of Labor regulations, federal and state tax regulations, and international tax requirements is required. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.

SKILLS: Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation. Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills gained within a complex, demanding work environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or re-engineering operating strategies, systems, and procedures. Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation. Employee development and performance management skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.

ABILITIES: Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Oversee the payroll function for the University, to ensure that all payrolls are processed timely and accurately. Oversee and/or perform required reporting and ensure federal, state, and local laws are followed by the department. Oversee, train, and mentor the payroll staff. Build and foster relationships with other University departments, including Human Resource Services, ICT, and Aggie Service Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Ross Justus, [email protected]

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.