Payroll​/Human Resources Coordinator

Payroll/Human Resources Coordinator

OPCO Skilled Management is hiring a Payroll/Human Resources Coordinator to manage payroll, human resources, and benefits operations in compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws.

The Payroll specialist will carry out facility payroll, HR, and benefit activities, including employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, leave management, workers' compensation, recruiting, prescreening, hiring, onboarding, new hire orientation, terminations, and participation in unemployment claims.

• Coordinated payroll information by completing preparation, reports, and maintaining records; managed day‑to‑day payroll and HR tasks with a sense of urgency and sensitivity for timely completion.
• Performed all daily, weekly, and pay‑period close responsibilities related to payroll processing as outlined in the Swipe Clock user manual.
• Maintained, prepared, and processed semi‑monthly payroll for 50‑1,100+ internal employees.
• Processed time‑keeping daily for distribution to department heads for review and correction; entered edits indicated by department heads.
• Reconciled payroll prior to transmission and validated confirmed reports.
• Managed payroll variables such as shift differentials, overtime, on‑call, employee status, etc.
• Managed personnel files and time‑keeping to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions; ensured all employee files were state ready for audit approval; consistently reviewed and verified employee licenses, certifications, Hepatitis B, and TB records to keep them current.
• Ensured employee personnel files were complete and employee information was kept confidential; maintained confidentiality of records, contact, and information.
• Documented and maintained all progressive disciplinary action, suspensions, terminations, investigations, and performance management, including compensation and pay on merit.
• Partnered with hiring managers to determine staffing needs; screened, interviewed, and recommended qualified applicants as directed.
• Executed hiring process through review of new applications to set up interviews; completed pre‑employment screenings and verifications; provided recommendations to hiring managers on applicant candidacy.
• Participated in Employee Appreciation Committee and assisted in coordinating Employee Recognition Programs.
• Maintained pertinent recruitment and retention documentation.
• Acted on behalf of the Human Resources Manager when the Manager was not available.
• Coordinated to ensure compliance with company pay and benefits policies.
• Coordinated to ensure all new/rehired employees were entered in the payroll system.
• Coordinated to ensure the payroll system was updated with all pay, job, and personal information changes.
• Coordinated to ensure compliance with Department of Labor/Wage and Hour division regulations.
• Coordinated to properly communicate new and existing benefits programs and policies and procedures.
• Participated in unemployment hearings.

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years’ proven experience and demonstrated capability as a payroll specialist.
• Current knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll application systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and payroll best practices.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Strong detail orientation and high accuracy level.

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Entry Level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitaiton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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