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Human Resources Technician

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Technician position at NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY?

Job Details

Job Location:    Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas , NM
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    2 Year Degree
Salary Range:    $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Category:    Staff

Description

SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Technician position assists the Human Resources department in carrying out various human resources programs, policies and procedures for all staff, faculty and student employees at NMHU. The incumbent in this position will work on many areas of HR to include recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel requests.

• Records all employee data, such as address, rate of pay, absences, and benefits, using personal software program.

• Maintains and updates employee records to document personnel actions and changes in employee status.

• Processes and reviews employment postings and hiring proposals and administers applicant tracking system.

• Answers questions regarding salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.

• Communicates with employees or applicants to explain personnel policies and procedures on or before start date.

• Explains insurance and other benefits information to employees. Files enrollment forms.

• Conducts employee onboarding to include certification of Form I-9.

• Recruits, hires and supervises student employees in the HR office.

• Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Responds to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and programs.

• Coordinates benefits open enrollment.

• Assists in the administration of the student employment program.

• Processes initial unemployment responses and facilitates communication for unemployment hearings.

• Facilitates worker’s compensation claims and accident reports; processes year-end reporting.

• Assists HR department in processing and recording FMLA in employee files.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Normal office conditions exist, noise level may vary, and overnight travel may be required.

• Work with frequent unscheduled interruptions.

Qualifications


SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Technician position assists the Human Resources department in carrying out various human resources programs, policies and procedures for all staff, faculty and student employees at NMHU. The incumbent in this position will work on many areas of HR to include recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel requests.

• Records all employee data, such as address, rate of pay, absences, and benefits, using personal software program.

• Maintains and updates employee records to document personnel actions and changes in employee status.

• Processes and reviews employment postings and hiring proposals and administers applicant tracking system.

• Answers questions regarding salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.

• Communicates with employees or applicants to explain personnel policies and procedures on or before start date.

• Explains insurance and other benefits information to employees. Files enrollment forms.

• Conducts employee onboarding to include certification of Form I-9.

• Recruits, hires and supervises student employees in the HR office.

• Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Responds to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and programs.

• Coordinates benefits open enrollment.

• Assists in the administration of the student employment program.

• Processes initial unemployment responses and facilitates communication for unemployment hearings.

• Facilitates worker’s compensation claims and accident reports; processes year-end reporting.

• Assists HR department in processing and recording FMLA in employee files.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance.

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