Human Resources Operations Unit Coordinator

Department Contact:Kelley Cordova -

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our team at New Mexico State University Facilities and Services! We are seeking a dedicated HR Unit Coordinator who is passionate about supporting employees and fostering an inclusive people-first this role you will help deliver equitable access to professional development training recognition and support services that enhance the careers and well-being of our Facilities and Services employees. The ideal candidate is organized collaborative and committed to making a meaningful impact by supporting HR operations and contributing to a positive and engaging work environment.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Human Resources Operations Unit Coordinator

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500450-FS ACCOUNTING

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is 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: Works closely with main HR and Facilities HR Operations Manager regarding all aspects of implementing major functions of HR policies and procedures. Advise Administration Managers Supervisors and non-exempt staff regarding regarding initial job posting hiring on-boarding time reporting employee relations termination retirement and benefits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Maintains and revises SOP for the FS HR department. Assists with the revision of training programs for FS shop managers and supervisors. Prepares and presents training workshops to departmental shops. Provides departmental HR training and written guides to newly hired HR Representative Unit position. Provides a knowledge base for guiding managers and employees through the various HR procedures and processes which includes interprets and applies the terms of the universitys collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures to ensure administrative compliance; prepares and/or verifies transactions including: hiring actions personnel change actions terminations completeness and compliance with applicable university regulations.

Performs time sensitive reviews each pay period for FS employees to ensure accurate time submittal. Performs routine data input into a computerized human resources information system to establish and update applicant and employee records and benefits information.
Prepares and edits correspondence and forms. Translates interdepartmental documents/communication from English to Spanish to distribute to FS employees.
Prepares reports in support of human resource operations inter-departmentally.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma 3 years of relevant experience or an Associates Degree 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish. Demonstrates a strong work ethic with a commitment to fostering a people-first inclusive culture within Facilities and Services. Proven ability or willingness to empower employees to grow professionally contribute meaningfully and support the broader mission of New Mexico State University.

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.