Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Kirtland Federal Credit Union seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing and employee benefits for our Albuquerque-based financial cooperative. In this member-focused, service-driven environment, you'll ensure accurate, timely payroll, administer health, retirement, and wellness benefits, and maintain compliance with federal and New Mexico regulations. You'll partner with HR, finance, and managers, support employee inquiries with care and confidentiality, and help improve processes that support our mission of financial well-being and community service.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k benefits, including enrollments and changes

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and credit union payroll and benefits policies

• Maintain HRIS and payroll records, reports, and audits for accuracy and confidentiality

• Reconcile payroll and benefit deductions with finance and external vendors

• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with clear, service-oriented support

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding related to payroll and benefits

• Prepare payroll and benefits reports for HR and management decision-making

• Support year-end tasks, including W-2s, ACA reporting, and audits

• Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and member-focused service Required Skills

• Payroll processing

• Benefits administration

• HRIS/payroll systems

• Payroll tax compliance

• Excel and data analysis

• Recordkeeping and auditing

• Knowledge of wage and hour laws

• Vendor management

• Reconciliation and reporting

• Employee onboarding/offboarding