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Human Resources Director

Otero County
Alamogordo, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

OTERO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, Alamogordo, New Mexico is recruiting for an Human Resources Director.

Employment Status: Full-Time – Contract – At-Will

Experience Required: Six to nine (6-9) years of experience in personnel or human resource management. Certification as a Human Resource Professional or a Master’s Degree is preferred. Experience with collective bargaining units is also a plus.

Minimum Education Requirements: Any combination of experience, education, and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration.

Job Summary: Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the comprehensive human resources program for the county. The director provides advice and assistance on personnel related matters to the Otero County Manager, County Attorney, and Elected Officials.

Knowledge

· Principles, practices and procedures of human resource management.

· Principles of payroll administration.

· Principles of benefits administration.

· Principles and techniques of employee recruitment.

· Business letter writing and report preparation.

· English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

· Record keeping methods and procedures.

· Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

· Thorough understanding of the County’s functions, policies, and procedures.

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 annually DOE plus benefits package.

A resume must be submitted with the application.

Applications may be picked up, and must be returned to the Otero County Administration Office, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM. An application and job description can be downloaded from our website, http://

Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

OTERO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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