Manager for Payroll and Benefits (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)
Salary
$61,240.00 - $68,031.00 Annually
Location
Sunland Park, New Mexico
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202301720
Department
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.
If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.
Thank you for your understanding.
Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.
Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.
Gracias por su comprensión.
Job Description
This position requires an understanding of the district's data platform for payroll and benefits to accurately pay employees. Serves as the designated backup for the Deputy Director for Payroll and Accounts Payable. Assumes full responsibility for processing payroll in its entirety during the Deputy Director's absence, to include payroll preparation, verification, calculation, tax, and deduction processing, compliance and reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations. All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and computer security regulations.
Manages and oversees the daily functions of the Payroll and Benefits office. Will assist with all essential duties and responsibilities of the Payroll and Benefits Specialist.
Process EPARS for New Hires, payroll changes, and employee terminations. Accurately enter and maintain all personnel and payroll changes in the Accounting Software (School ERP Pro)
Manage New Hire Orientations
Review and investigate leave status of employees on Employee Leave, Extended leave, Workers Comp, LOA, LWOP, SLB, TOL, Admin Leave, Maintain the Sick Leave Bank. Make pay adjustments-based on leave balances. Process Disability Claims. Monitor and report to the NMPSIA online system with employee leave status.
Assist in ensuring the timely completion and submission of all payroll tax reporting requirements.
Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of all Payroll Reports, including but not limited to:
Knowledge of basic principles, practices, procedures of accounting.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, district policies, and banking practices.
Knowledge of proper accounting reconciliation procedures.
Ability to collect and analyze data and exercise sound judgement in arriving at proper conclusions.
Ability to interpret IRS regulations for tax procedures and processing.
Anticipate and inform the supervisor of potential issues, risks, and developments in a timely manner before they escalate.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all communications, updates, and reports, ensuring easy access and reference.
Collaborate with other departments to build and maintain strong working relationships and achieve district goals.
Attend training, conferences, workshops, etc., as appropriate, to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
New Mexico Business License or eligible for license
Supplemental Information
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Maintains emotional control under stress.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional District and statewide travel. Occasionally prolonged and irregular working hours.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer Gadsden Independent School District (NM)
Department FINANCE DEPARTMENT Address 4950 MCNUTT RD
SUNLAND PARK, 88063
Phone 575-882-6200
Website www.gisd.k12.nm.us