Department Contact: Marissa Holguin, madoming@nmsu.edu, 575-646-2001
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: This position will have the primary responsibility for all HR actions of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's office.
Position Details
Position Title: HR Department Liaison
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330000-ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides guidance and consultation to department heads, faculty, and administrative staff on human resources policies, procedures, and best practices. Develops, coordinates, and delivers training for departmental staff and leadership on college procedures and university policies, including those of New Mexico State University. Ensures departments remain informed about compliance requirements, HR processes, and operational best practices for personnel management. Aids in the monitoring and tracking of college salary budgets to ensure alignment with approved funding and position allocations. Works closely with college leadership and departments to review personnel funding, monitor salary expenditures, and support accurate budget planning related to staffing. Collaborates with Payroll and central Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions and personnel actions. Processes and manages HR documentation, including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs). Works with HR Benefit Services to support employee benefits processes, including Workers’ Compensation claims, and assists with the coordination of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests. Interprets and ensures compliance with university policies and applicable state and federal regulations, and provides guidance to departments to ensure consistent, compliant HR practices across the college. Monitors HR processes for adherence to policy and identifies opportunities to improve procedures and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate’s Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree
+ 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
· Knowledge of Banner, Talent Acquisition System (TAS), NMSU HR policies and procedures
Special Certification/Licensure:
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.