HR Professional (10109458)

The Law Offices of the Public Defender offers a competitive benefits package that includes, LOPD paying 80% of benefit premium costs, PERA retirement with employer contributions effective your first day, sick and annual leave accruals, 11 paid holidays, paid Bereavement Leave, paid Administrative Leave awarded by the Chief, flexible schedules and so much more! To see all benefits offered by the State of New Mexico, go here

Employees who complete their probationary period are eligible for two hours of paid Wellness Leave every week and 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

We also offer flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Your health and wellness are essential, and we'd be happy to discuss alternative working arrangements. Please note, eligible HR employees may be expected to work in our Santa Fe Office at least three days weekly.
The Human Resource Administrator:

• Performs professional level work related to benefits, classification, compensation, human resource management and other human resource related issues:
• Assignments are typically under the guidance and advice from more experienced HR Team members.
• May also work independently upon proven/demonstrated performance of HR procedures and assigned tasks.
• Conducting independent examination, processing and reconciliation of data; 
• Will typically have joint responsibilities as an HR Team member with Senior HR Administrators, Deputy and Director of HR, for team/project outcomes.
• Works in support of or as a primary administrator of an assigned customer group or project.
• Process FMLA, and ADA, to include interactive meetings. 
• Process and audit SHARE entries, payroll, timesheets, new hires, terminations, and transfers.
• Process and audit PERA transactions for new hires, current employees and retirees.
• Process and audit disability and workers comp claims through the New Mexico General Services Division.
• Process payroll transactions through the New Mexico Department of Financial Administration.
• Produce and facilitate HR related training.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned

The Senior Human Resource Administrator:

• Performing professional level work that requires analysis and judgment under guidance or within the framework of defined policies or varied procedures and practices to determine the general approach to use. 
• Applying professional and technical knowledge to undertake analysis and interpretation of information and data. 
• Drafting assignment plans for approval of manager and the incumbent is responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes commensurate with knowledge and experience. 
• Contributing as a team member, present recommendations and build on others ideas. 
• Performing assignments under the general guidance and advice from more experienced HR professionals and/or manager/supervisor. 
• Research projects and make evaluations, knowing what information to gather and where to find it. 
• Utilize multiple data sources in performing work and making recommendations.
• Working independently working on labor relations, benefits, classification, compensation, human resource management and other human resource related issues:
• Demonstrating independent performance of all activities with considerable latitude to plan and organize daily work within established procedures;
• Being responsible for overseeing complex management programs; and
• Conducting independent examination, processing and reconciliation of data.
• Coordinating work with other similar discipline specialists. 
• Regular work progress discussions with manager and/or more experienced colleagues. 
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

HR Administrator: 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field or four (4) years of experience in human resource operations; recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation and benefits administration and/or occupational analysis.  Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.  
 
Senior HR Administrator:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Public Administration and two (2) years of experience in human resource operations; recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation and benefits administration and/or occupational analysis.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Possess sound knowledge within own discipline and is familiar with other disciplines.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.

Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Default FLSA: Non-exempt: In accordance with DOL FLSA and LOPD NMAC and LOPD’s Compensation Agreement that is signed upon hire during onboarding classifications identified as non-exempt may be compensated for all authorized hours (subject to approval from a supervisor) worked over 40 hours in a work week (begins on Saturday). These classifications may decline overtime. LOPD compensates with compensatory time (paid time off accrued) at a 1.5x rate in lieu of cash payments, if they request to work extra hours in advance and get approval from their supervisor. These classifications are not eligible for cash payments for extra hours worked. Compensatory time may be paid out upon leaving the department depending on budget availability.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Salary : $49,899 - $98,613