Payroll Specialist

At WSI Southwest, we keep the process simple, clear, and customer-focused—from your initial call to a fully powered, code-compliant result. No hassle, just reliable Southwest service.

Detail-Oriented. Deadline-Driven. Ready to Keep Our Crew Paid Right.

WSI Southwest, Inc. is an electrical contractor in Cliff, New Mexico, built on three core values:
Work with Intent, Strength in Faith, Family & Friends, and Inspire Through Service. We’re
looking for a Payroll Specialist who takes payroll accuracy seriously, thrives on deadlines, and
communicates with confidence.

• Monitor employee timesheets daily in Job Tread across all active projects
• Compare employee timecards against supervisor daily logs — identify and document all
• Generate and distribute the weekly Job Tread compliance tracking report to project foremen
• Follow up with foremen and employees to ensure all corrections are made before payroll
• deadline
• Upload all approved employee time data to Gusto by end of day Tuesday each week
• Verify payroll submissions are accurate and confirmed in Gusto
• Maintain organized payroll and compliance records
• Communicate professionally with foremen and employees to resolve timesheet issues

Payroll Period Monday through Sunday

Timesheets Due End of day Sunday (from all employees)

Gusto Deadline End of day Tuesday — no exceptions

Pay Frequency Weekly

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a similar administrative role
• Gusto experience preferred — similar payroll platform experience accepted
• Job Tread or similar project management/time tracking software experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Excel, Word, Outlook required
• Strong attention to detail — accuracy is non-negotiable in this role
• Ability to meet strict weekly deadlines consistently
• Professional communication skills — you will work directly with foremen and employees
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all payroll information
• WSI is willing to train the right candidate with relevant foundational experience
• Must adhere to all WSI company employment policies and handbook
• Must have a working smartphone and valid means of transportation

Pay $18–$25/hr depending on experience

Schedule Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Standard Office Hours | In-Office

Benefits Generous 401(k) | Health Insurance | Vacation & Sick Leave

WSI Southwest, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal law or the laws of New Mexico, Texas, or Arizona. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

WSI Southwest is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state laws of New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona (including the New Mexico Human Rights Act, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, and the Arizona Civil Rights Act). If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact the HR Specialist at  or  to initiate the interactive accommodation process.

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