The University of New Mexico is hiring: HR Tech in Albuquerque

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel is seeking a customer-focused, forward-thinking HR Tech to provide support regarding faculty personnel actions, administrative support, personnel file maintenance, and record maintenance associated with client services and labor relations processes. The Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) serves as a central service center for administrators and faculty within academic units on UNM’s Main and Branch campuses, overseeing the recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, retention, and oversight of diverse, highly talented faculty members. Additionally, OAP supports administrators and graduate assistantship holders within academic units on UNM’s Main and Branch Campuses, and UNM’s Health Sciences Center, overseeing contract issuance and terminations for assistantship holders. The HR Tech will support OAP by independently performing routine HR and administrative support activities and leading the coordination and administration of various HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Works with client department to resolve policy-related, process-related, or procedural problems and/or inquiries pertaining to personnel changes.
• Participates in testing, troubleshooting and problem resolution in the development and maintenance of human resources databases, enterprise resource planning systems, and manual/electronic filing systems on an as-needed basis.
• Provides responsive and accurate transaction and data processing for a broad range of personnel transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data and compliance with University policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Receives, reviews, and processes all relevant source data documentation pertaining to hiring, termination, employee status changes, special compensation and/or special contract assignments for entry into the University’s HR information system (HRIS).
• Performs routine correspondence with applicants, onboarding faculty, graduate assistantship holders, departmental clients, and mass email listservs.
• Maintains OAP’s database records related to personnel files, labor agreements, and HR processes.
• May prepare meeting minutes regarding confidential personnel actions, labor relations activities, and OAP staff meetings.
• May maintain OAP’s website, updating content and support tools pertaining to faculty and graduate assistantship holders.
• May oversee incoming inquiries and requests, organize responsive information, and route inquiries accordingly.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, employee relations and human resources practices.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Over three years of analytical and problem-solving experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits homepage for more information.

Background Check Required

Yes

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. Applicants must include a resume, cover letter, and 3-5 professional references.

Veteran Preference Program

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

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.

Background Check Details

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.