People Relations Consultant
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Contact:Yvette Benitiz 646-2318 &
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:Join a collaborative innovative and people-centered team at the Office of People Relations. Our work is driven by connection purpose and impact. As a member of the OPR team youll play a vital role in building and strengthening relationships across the university applying strong communication and problem-solving skills to support thoughtful effective solutions.
In this role youll draw on your interpersonal skills to navigate sensitive and complex situations while using analytical skills to gather assess and interpret information that informs sound decision-making. If youre passionate about people value teamwork and want to contribute to a workplace where your skills truly make a difference we invite you to join us.
Position Details
PositionTitle: People Relations Consultant
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 510100-OFFICE OF PEOPLE RELATIONS
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53165.80 target entry 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: Serves as a trusted resource to NMSU employees and as a strategic partner across the University community. Responsible for managing a broad range of employee relations activities including conducting workplace investigations; administering grievances appeals and complaints; and advising on and supporting the implementation of disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment and workforce reductions.
Participates in conflict resolution efforts through mediation support and facilitated meetings. Provides guidance on performance management matters and manages responses to unemployment claims including representation at hearings when required.
Serves as a primary point of contact and consultant to the University community on employee and labor relations matters including interpretation and application of policies collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws and regulations. Provides professional guidance training and technical assistance to HR liaisons leaders managers and employees to ensure consistent fair and compliant employment practices.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
This position requires working in the office at the Las Cruces NM main campus.
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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
