Position Title: HR Operations Unit Coord

Employee Classification: HR Operations Unit Coord

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350400-EDUCATION RESEARCH AND BUDGETING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation at NMSU seeks a motivated and organized Human Resources Operations Unit Coordinator. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.

Classification Summary:
Coordinates and administers operational functions and actions for a college or division related to human resources transactions, recruitment, records management, and financial transactions. Serves as the college/division's primary point of liaison with the University's Human Resources Services. Monitors and coordinates department compliance with NMSU policies, procedures, and standard practices ensuring that related communications are disseminated within the college/division.

Classification Standard Duties:
In conjunction with central Human Resource Services assumes responsibility for coordination, administration, monitoring, and accuracy of employment processes; Assists with and oversees, as delegated, the coordination of human resource related processes including: recruitment, on-boarding new employees, performance evaluation, employee benefits, and employee relations. As the college/division liaison with central Human Resource Services, is responsible for guiding managers and employees through the various HR procedures and processes, escalating issues as appropriate to the specific Human Resource Services department; interprets and applies the terms of the university's collective bargaining agreement, policies and procedures to ensure administrative compliance; prepares and/or verifies transactions including: hiring actions, personnel change actions, financial actions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent university or sponsor regulations; approves transaction documents within designated limits. May participate in human resource special projects, training, workshops and initiatives. May supervise technical and/or administrative support staff. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of recruitment/employment information documentation and standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Records maintenance skills. Database entry skills.; SKILLS:Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in the implementation of performance management and dispute resolution procedures and documentation.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive, confidential issues.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
In cooperation with the university’s central human resources office, coordinates the human resources-related processes, such as hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, employee benefits, and employee relations assistance when assigned. Serves as the college’s point of contact for central human resources services, helping departments and units navigate the various HR procedures and processes and elevating concerns to the appropriate human resource department. Also interprets and applies the terms of the university’s policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreements to ensure administrative compliance. Prepares and verifies transactions, such as talent search, EPAFs, PAFs, and ELRs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance before obtaining the College’s signature. Approves transaction documents within the allotted limits. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Dr. Juanita Hannan, 575-646-3784, juamendo@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.