HR Assistant Job at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque

Overview

Position: HR Tech Assistant (Student Intermediate Level)

Requisition ID: req27014

Pay: $12.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: SFAO Administration (454B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 9/26/2025

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico's OneStop Student Employment Office is seeking up to two (2) motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable students to join our team as HR Tech Assistants. This role offers hands-on experience in Human Resources and student employment processes, making it an excellent opportunity for students interested in HR, business or administration.

Preferred, not subjected to: Business majors with a Human Resource concentration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Post and update student job listings on the UNM Jobs portal.
• Review and process student hire paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process I-9 documentation and verify eligibility in accordance with federal labor laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of student employment records.
• Process hiring requests for UNM's main campus as well as branch campuses like Taos, Gallup and Valencia.
• Ensure student employment processing is completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
• Assist staff with orientations, Welcome Back Days, Student Employment Week and other events.
• Respond to phone calls and email inquiries regarding student employment procedures, polices, and requirements.
• Assist students and departments with navigating through the student hiring process.
• Assist with compliance tasks related to federal and state labor laws, UNM policies, and HR best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Work-study award is required. Please update your work study award on your application.
• Current enrollment as a UNM student in a degree seeking program.
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 20 hrs/wk (maximum of 28 hrs/wk). Office hours are 8am-5pm (M-F). Schedule arranged around academic commitments.
• Must complete extensive training in Student Employment processes, Confidentiality, Banner, UNMJobs, I-9 completion, Sexual Harassment and Safety Training immediately after hire.
• Must have the ability to create professional working relationships with management, staff, and co-workers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy to follow established procedures.
• Professional written verbal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adhere to a strict schedule.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, Adobe) and navigating files. Willingness to learn UNM's software systems.
• Customer service skills and professional, helpful demeanor when assisting students, staff, and faculty.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a resume and copy of your fall schedule.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.