HR Specialist

Job Description:
Join the MVT Family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring a Human Resources Specialist in Las Cruces, NM!

The HR Specialist is responsible for assisting with daily HR operations, including employee onboarding, payroll entry, and maintaining accurate employee records. Ensure compliance with regulations and perform clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR department.
• Manage New Employee Onboarding, including preparing documentation and ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork.
• Enter new employees hired into payroll and other related systems and report to the corresponding agencies.
• Maintain and update records for employee transfers, pay changes and disciplinary actions and any other employment matters.
• Address employee complaints and work with HR Business Partner or HR Director to bring to resolution.
• Process terminations in all systems and report to corresponding agencies.
• Administer employee leave of absence programs, such as FMLA.
• Respond to employment verifications in a timely manner.
• Calculate and submit driver vacation pay to payroll department.
• Conduct audits to verify the accuracy of employee data and ensure adherence to payroll and HR processes.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Perform clerical tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, mailing, and emailing.
• Answer and route incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring prompt and accurate responses
• Update and enter data to maintain accurate records in computer systems.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field required.
• 2-3 years of human resources support experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

General Description of Benefits: Job Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision insurance
Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees are eligible.