Department Contact: Geraldo Quezada, jerryq28@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Data Management Specialist supports HRIS operations by maintaining Banner HR data, developing reports, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR and payroll system records. This role writes SQL queries, supports Cognos reporting, assists with system upgrades and data loads, and resolves system issues while providing reporting support to HR, Payroll, and campus departments.

We appreciate your interest in joining the Payroll team at New Mexico State University!

Position Details

Position Title: Data Management Specialist

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530400-PAYROLL SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $44,000 - $54,000 to 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: Supports Banner HR module and associated systems and applications. Provides support for and maintains Banner tables and records. Provides reporting and creates ad-hoc reporting and data to support the Payroll department and departments serviced by the HRIS function. Write report specifications, validate and test Cognos reports. Creates and executes SQL queries. Evaluates and tests system upgrades, releases and functionality. Defining data loads into Banner. Troubleshoots various system and application error and issues, researches, recommends and applies resolutions. Assists on projects and system implementation and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

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.