Santa Fe County NM is hiring: Human Resources Administrator in Santa Fe

Overview

Performs professional human resource management functions, including recruitment, testing, training, records management, classification and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, updates, and distributes table of organizational listing report; review request and process recruitment announcements; review and evaluate applications to determine if incumbents meet minimum qualifications
• Schedule pre-employment screening; conducts employee orientation; assists employees in completing required paperwork; enters Human Resource actions into Human Resource/payroll computer system
• Maintains employee and administrative files; interprets rules and regulations; reviews and recommends revisions to rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Trains supervisors in procedures of performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; reviews performance evaluations to ensure completeness and compliance with procedures; reviews employee disciplinary actions ensuring compliance with procedures
• Assists in conducting position audits to determine appropriate position classifications and/or salary range designations; may assist in writing classification specifications; maintains job descriptions and keeps track of all change requests; composes and types correspondence; advises and assists employees and the public regarding job vacancies, testing, promotional opportunities, etc.
• Conducts Job Analysis for job classifications; researches market value on comparable job classifications; setting and recommending salary/wage ranges according to external and internal market factors; conducts salary survey for classification and compensation plan
• Researches and conducts special Human Resource projects; develops and generates various reports; prepares purchase requisitions and purchase orders; maintains inventory of Human Resource forms; and may assist in budget review and preparation, files HR documents
• Performs administrative investigations

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Human Resources management methods and techniques; of classification and compensation methods and techniques; of interviewing techniques; investigation techniques, of federal, state, and County regulations governing employment such as Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations; of general research techniques and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with the public, employees, department directors and elected officials; to prepare comprehensive reports; to conduct training in Human Resources topics; to exercise independent judgment; to interpret information, such as rules, regulations, class specifications, etc.; to maintain confidentiality; to perform job duties in a highly professional and ethical manner; to counsel employees on Human Resources issues; to work under stress; to maintain good working relationships with employees and all levels of management.
• Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely fashion.
• Ability to protect confidential information related to medical, health and disciplinary matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; skilled in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other software programs in a Windows environment.
• Any combination of education or experience in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Risk Management, or a closely related field totaling four (4) years. Education is counted at the rate of thirty (30) credit hours equals one year.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. Work schedule may occasionally include evening and weekend hours. Travel may be required rarely. May be subject to difficult employment issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Clarity of vision at short distance is required. May be subject to exposure to CRTs and VDTs.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration