New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender
Human Resources Administrator
New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
Salary :
$49,899.20 - $74,838.40 Annually Location :
Santa Fe, NM Job Type:
Career Appointment, Full-Time Job Number:
10109458 Unit:
Human Resources Unit Division:
Human Resources Unit Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Objectives Summary The objective summary of this job classification is to effectively perform basic HR principles, procedures, and techniques. Applies knowledge to perform work of basic HR professional complexity. This position will be expected to provide data management support to the human resources unit and LOPD executive management. Incumbents in this position will compile and manipulate HR Data related to recruitment, retention, turnover, HR processes and LOPD performance measures for the purpose of regular reporting, strategic decision making and resource allocation.Analyzing, tracking and compiling this information to Excel spreadsheets and reports is a daily occurrence. Our respected leaders of the Human Resources department are Ronald Herrera, Director of Human Resources and Zachary Olivas, Deputy Director of Human Resources. Our HR team consists of people from different types of backgrounds who genuinely believe in being an excellent resource to all staff and management within our agency - treating each other respectfully and displaying common courtesies is of the utmost importance. Cassandra, Kortney, Shawn, Cristina, Richard, Michelle, Victoria and Ashley are the trusted
team
members who make this a great place to work.
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, that we expect the selected candidate to work in our Santa Fe Office at least two-three days weekly. For more information about working & living Santa Fe, The
hourly rate of pay
for an HR Administrator typically
ranges from $23.99-$30.00/hourly
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,
Employees who complete their probationary period are eligible for two hours of paid Wellness Leave every week and 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Essential Functions
The Human Resource Administrator
provides complex services functioning as a key resource person through: 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 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Note: An Employee within this classification is required to perform at an FF level or duties of a lower grade/classification without additional compensation. Minimum Qualifications
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. Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Default FLSA: Non-exempt
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. The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites: Total Compensation Package
As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.
Please to download the Total Compensation Estimator on our , Join Our Team section. This estimator is not a legal document. All benefits are governed by the actual benefit plans, which have precedence over the information reported in this calculator. Rates are not guaranteed and may change annually based on legislative decisions. If you have any questions about this estimator, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at *State and Federal Laws - Rights of Employees* Employers are required by state and federal law to post certain information concerning the rights of employees. The required posters are listed below and may be printed individually using a standard printer and paper. - PDF file Human Trafficking - () () () Paid Sick Leave - () () () New Mexico state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. More information can be read at
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - ), Job Safety and Health Protection - (, Employee Polygraph Protection Act - , Family Medical Leave Act - , Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - , Employee Rights under USERRA -
Please contact for questions. 01
Please select the highest level of education you have completed. If you marked an education level higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, applicant name, and is in a format that cannot be modified.
Doctorate Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associates Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate High School Diploma or GED Less than a High School Diploma or GED
02
How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE: If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us, with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.
10 years of experience 9 years of experience 8 years of experience 7 years of experience 6 years of experience 5 years of experience 4 years of experience 3 years of experience 2years of experience 1 year of experience 6 Months 3 Months None
03
Human Resources Do you have experience prioritizing multiple tasks and projects concurrently, while meeting deadlines and encountering unanticipated changes?
Yes No
04
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 05
Human Resources Do you have experience correcting payroll issues with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration?
Yes No
06
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 07
Human Resources Do you have experience drafting and interpreting organizational policies and procedures?
Yes No
08
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 09
Human Resources Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Law Offices of the Public Defender policies?
Advanced Intermediate Beginner Not Familiar
10
Human Resources Do you have at least three (3) years of experience processing hiring and organizational transactions in Oracle/ People Soft or SHARE HCM module?
Yes No
11
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 12
Human Resources Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
Advanced Intermediate Beginner Not Familiar
13
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 14
Fiscal How many years of experience do you have working with Excel spreadsheets?
Thirty one or more years (31+) Twenty to thirty years (20-30) Fifteen to twenty years (15-20) Ten to fifteen years (10-15) Five to ten years (5-10) One to five years (1-5) Zero years
15
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 16
Human Resources Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working with NEOGOV recruiting/hiring products?
Yes No
17
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 18
For current State of New Mexico employees: I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.
I Understand
19
I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us., with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.
I Understand
Required Question
$49,899.20 - $74,838.40 Annually Location :
Santa Fe, NM Job Type:
Career Appointment, Full-Time Job Number:
10109458 Unit:
Human Resources Unit Division:
Human Resources Unit Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Objectives Summary The objective summary of this job classification is to effectively perform basic HR principles, procedures, and techniques. Applies knowledge to perform work of basic HR professional complexity. This position will be expected to provide data management support to the human resources unit and LOPD executive management. Incumbents in this position will compile and manipulate HR Data related to recruitment, retention, turnover, HR processes and LOPD performance measures for the purpose of regular reporting, strategic decision making and resource allocation.Analyzing, tracking and compiling this information to Excel spreadsheets and reports is a daily occurrence. Our respected leaders of the Human Resources department are Ronald Herrera, Director of Human Resources and Zachary Olivas, Deputy Director of Human Resources. Our HR team consists of people from different types of backgrounds who genuinely believe in being an excellent resource to all staff and management within our agency - treating each other respectfully and displaying common courtesies is of the utmost importance. Cassandra, Kortney, Shawn, Cristina, Richard, Michelle, Victoria and Ashley are the trusted
team
members who make this a great place to work.
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, that we expect the selected candidate to work in our Santa Fe Office at least two-three days weekly. For more information about working & living Santa Fe, The
hourly rate of pay
for an HR Administrator typically
ranges from $23.99-$30.00/hourly
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,
Employees who complete their probationary period are eligible for two hours of paid Wellness Leave every week and 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Essential Functions
The Human Resource Administrator
provides complex services functioning as a key resource person through: 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 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Note: An Employee within this classification is required to perform at an FF level or duties of a lower grade/classification without additional compensation. Minimum Qualifications
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. Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Default FLSA: Non-exempt
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. The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites: Total Compensation Package
As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.
Please to download the Total Compensation Estimator on our , Join Our Team section. This estimator is not a legal document. All benefits are governed by the actual benefit plans, which have precedence over the information reported in this calculator. Rates are not guaranteed and may change annually based on legislative decisions. If you have any questions about this estimator, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at *State and Federal Laws - Rights of Employees* Employers are required by state and federal law to post certain information concerning the rights of employees. The required posters are listed below and may be printed individually using a standard printer and paper. - PDF file Human Trafficking - () () () Paid Sick Leave - () () () New Mexico state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. More information can be read at
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - ), Job Safety and Health Protection - (, Employee Polygraph Protection Act - , Family Medical Leave Act - , Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - , Employee Rights under USERRA -
Please contact for questions. 01
Please select the highest level of education you have completed. If you marked an education level higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, applicant name, and is in a format that cannot be modified.
Doctorate Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associates Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate High School Diploma or GED Less than a High School Diploma or GED
02
How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE: If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us, with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.
10 years of experience 9 years of experience 8 years of experience 7 years of experience 6 years of experience 5 years of experience 4 years of experience 3 years of experience 2years of experience 1 year of experience 6 Months 3 Months None
03
Human Resources Do you have experience prioritizing multiple tasks and projects concurrently, while meeting deadlines and encountering unanticipated changes?
Yes No
04
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 05
Human Resources Do you have experience correcting payroll issues with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration?
Yes No
06
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 07
Human Resources Do you have experience drafting and interpreting organizational policies and procedures?
Yes No
08
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 09
Human Resources Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Law Offices of the Public Defender policies?
Advanced Intermediate Beginner Not Familiar
10
Human Resources Do you have at least three (3) years of experience processing hiring and organizational transactions in Oracle/ People Soft or SHARE HCM module?
Yes No
11
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 12
Human Resources Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?
Advanced Intermediate Beginner Not Familiar
13
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 14
Fiscal How many years of experience do you have working with Excel spreadsheets?
Thirty one or more years (31+) Twenty to thirty years (20-30) Fifteen to twenty years (15-20) Ten to fifteen years (10-15) Five to ten years (5-10) One to five years (1-5) Zero years
15
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 16
Human Resources Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working with NEOGOV recruiting/hiring products?
Yes No
17
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question. 18
For current State of New Mexico employees: I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.
I Understand
19
I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us., with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.
I Understand
Required Question