New Mexico State University is Hiring a HR Specialist,Assc Near Las Cruces, NM
499545 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Mar 15 2024 at 23:55 MDT Position Title: HR Specialist,Assc Employee Classification: HR Specialist,Assc College/Division: Administration and Finance Department: 500533-HRS SERVICE CENTER Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 17.14 Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Summary: We invite you to apply to join our customer service driven team that is focused on efficiency and quality. Classification Summary: Entry level professional responsible for the administration of employee programs, including those for professional and management positions in a specialized area of Human Resources Services. Activities may include research and drafting of policies for review and approval, providing consultation, and performing analyses. Classification Standard Duties: Within the area of Human Resources Services, reviews university human resources policies and procedures; determines actions to be taken and advises department heads, employees and the public on what actions must be taken; may also function in an informational role in areas where specific advice is not needed. Assists with the revision of training programs; prepares and presents a variety of training workshops and seminars. 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. Prepares reports, graphs, charts and statistics in support of human resource operations and studies. Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience: No previous work experience required.; Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of human resource administration in assigned area. Knowledge of state and federal regulations in assigned area.; SKILLS: Skill in problem analysis and resolution.; ABILITIES: Ability to effectively communicate with others. Job Duties and Responsibilities Provides day to day customer support for all HRS units (Benefits, Employment & Compensation, and Employee & Labor Relations), including answering customer calls, emails, assisting walk-ins and outreach. Reviews, processes, routes, and files a wide range of HR documents. Guides department representatives, employees, applicants, and general public through HR procedures and processes including: hiring actions, onboarding, personnel change actions, processes and approves transaction documents within designated limits. Provides routine interpretation of HR policies and guidelines. Escalates complex issues as needed to appropriate HR or university staff. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements of the Position Department Contact: Celeste Uzueta, 575-646-2047, cemartin@nmsu.edu Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 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.