Payroll Administrator

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC.is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support its Human Resources and Payroll team. This position is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for approximately 200 to 500 employees working within a 24-hour industrial environment across New Mexico.

The ideal candidate is an organized, customer-focused payroll professional who understands the importance of accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and exceptional employee service. This position works closely with employees, managers, Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to resolve payroll concerns and maintain accurate payroll and timekeeping records.

Candidates with payroll experience in mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or another industrial sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Process accurate and timely biweekly and semimonthly payrolls for approximately 200 to 500 employees.
• Review payroll transactions involving new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and tax with holdings.
• Audit payroll reports and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing is completed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with company policies and applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Complete payroll balancing, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and managers.
• Respond to payroll inquiries promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Educate employees and managers regarding payroll policies, deductions, timekeeping, tax with holdings, and related procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to maintain accurate employee and payroll information.
• Maintain and audit employee timekeeping records using Kronos or UKG Workforce.
• Review timecards for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals.
• Investigate timekeeping discrepancies and coordinate corrections with employees and managers.
• Monitor overtime, attendance, shift differentials, premium pay, and leave balances.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including New Mexico wage and hour regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support annual payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of payroll, tax, and employee information.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, efficiency, controls, and employee service.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping system enhancements, testing, and implementation.
• Participate in special payroll and Human Resources projects as assigned.

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC.is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support its Human Resources and Payroll team. This position is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for approximately 200 to 500 employees working within a 24-hour industrial environment across New Mexico.

The ideal candidate is an organized, customer-focused payroll professional who understands the importance of accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and exceptional employee service. This position works closely with employees, managers, Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to resolve payroll concerns and maintain accurate payroll and timekeeping records.

Candidates with payroll experience in mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or another industrial sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Process accurate and timely biweekly and semimonthly payrolls for approximately 200 to 500 employees.
• Review payroll…