New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Provides day to day customer support for HRS units (Benefits, Employment & Compensation, and Employee & Labor Relations), including answering customer calls, emails, assisting walk-ins and outreach. Reviews, processes, routes, and files a wide range of HR documents. Guides department representatives, employees, applicants, and general public through HR procedures and processes including: hiring actions, on-boarding, personnel change actions, processes and approves transaction documents within designated limits. Provides routine interpretation of HR policies and guidelines. Escalates complex issues as needed to appropriate HR or university staff. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Entry level professional responsible for the administration of employee programs, including those for professional and management positions in a specialized area of Human Resources Services. Activities may include research and drafting of policies for review and approval, providing consultation, and performing analyses.

Within the area of Human Resources Services, reviews university human resources policies and procedures; determines actions to be taken and advises department heads, employees and the public on what actions must be taken; may also function in an informational role in areas where specific advice is not needed. Assists with the revision of training programs; prepares and presents a variety of training workshops and seminars. Performs routine data input into a computerized human resources information system to establish and update applicant and employee records and benefits information. Prepares and edits correspondence and forms. Prepares reports, graphs, charts and statistics in support of human resource operations and studies.

Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of human resource administration in assigned area. Knowledge of state and federal regulations in assigned area.

Skill in problem analysis and resolution.

Ability to effectively communicate with others.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

No previous work experience required.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

May fill multiple position