Payroll Coordinator (HCA/ASD #7116)

$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 - $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees continuous growth and wellness.

The Payroll Coordinator will:

• Ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll transactions for more than two thousand (2,000) Health Care Authority (HCA) employees;
• Serve as a key resource for employees and management by providing payroll support, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensuring payroll deadlines established by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) are met.

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for:

• Processing all payroll transactions for new hires, promotions, terminations, retroactive payments, manual warrants, employee data changes (such as W-4 and direct deposit updates), leave audits and adjustments, time and labor exception corrections, bi-weekly payroll analysis, and maintaining payroll records;
• Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting operational efficiency, financial accountability, and excellent customer service;
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

• Health Care Authority (HCA) Management and employees;
• Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Central Payroll.

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Payroll experience;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email

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