About New Mexico Military Institute:NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum on the high school level and currently developing a new middle school.

Position Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Specialist, is responsible for administrative duties, as well as overseeing, managing, and administering NMMI employees' benefits and compensation, including the state retirement system, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc., Flex spending plan, and other benefits, i.e., COBRA, FMLA coverage. The Human Resources Specialist will assist the Human Resources Director in working toward all NMMI Human Resources/ Title IX strategic initiatives. This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $45,000.00 to $55,000.00. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

· Responsible for in-processing and out-processing faculty and staff; Performs various tasks related to the employee life cycle

· Responsible for ensuring that HR Specialist practices are in compliance with current laws and regulations, including FMLA, insurance benefits, retirement benefits, leave time, sick leave bank, etc.

· Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills:

· Ability to learn and perform all aspects of the NMMI Human Resources Department

· Ability to learn all principle practices and procedures pertaining to employee benefits procedure / HR processes

· Ability to effectively resolve employee benefit problems, issues, and concerns

· Ability to provide excellent customer service in Human Resources

Qualifications:

Required:

· Associate’s Degree in Human Resources / Business Administration or five years equivalent Human Resources experience

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Must possess the ability to work with a culturally diverse group of staff and faculty and the ability to work collaboratively with other administrators, faculty, and staff to advance the goals of the mission of the Institute

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or a similar field

· Bilingual

Why Should You Apply?

· Excellent comprehensive benefits through the State of New Mexico: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, paid holidays, and much more

· NMMI offers a rich history and tradition of educating tomorrow’s leaders since 1891

· Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team

· Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets

· Development opportunities

How to Apply:Send your application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Roswell, NM 88201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person