HR Business Partner

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner in Albuquerque, NM. The role reports to the Director of HR Operations and helps implement HR programs aimed at boosting organizational effectiveness and strategic insight.

Responsibilities include partnering with enterprise clients, delivering HR processes across the employee life cycle, and supporting performance management, staffing, and learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant HR experience required.
• 7+ years HR experience with supervisory responsibilities is a plus or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of HR programs and strategies aligned with CNM’s objectives.
• Acts as liaison between HR and enterprise clients to foster partnerships.
• Coordinates HR processes across the employee life cycle and supports performance management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

7+ years HR experience

Job description

HR Business Partner### HR Business PartnerApply: Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 7, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR112277**Compensation:**$59,500-$75,900**Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Regular**Grade:**E08**Position Summary**Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources (HR) Operations, the role supports the implementation of HR programs and strategies designed to achieve business objectives and enhance organizational effectiveness across the workforce. The role serves as a liaison between Human Resources and enterprise clients, fostering strong partnerships and representing the HR function in support of CNM’s Strategic Plan.**Duties & Responsibilities** * Assists the Director, HR Operations in delivering and implementing core HR programs and processes across the employee life cycle, including but not limited to change management, management of culture, and the delivery of human resources best practices in compensation and rewards, performance management, talent management and development, staffing/recruitment, organizational design, employee relations, and business and program analysis. Responsibilities cover assigned client departments/divisions within CNM.* Works closely with client groups and HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and implement HR programs and strategies which align with department priorities.* Provides direction and guidance to HR colleagues engaged in the execution of HR policies and procedures and ensures HR services are provided in an effective and timely manner.* Participates in HR department planning and works with the HR Leadership Team to identify short- and long-term HR requirements.* Maintains high visibility in assigned locations, and regularly meets with employees and managers to communicate HR programs and stay current on organizational changes, climate, priorities and challenges.* Monitors and anticipates staffing requirements for assigned client groups, in partnership with Talent Acquisition (TA), and develops recruitment plans supporting department objectives.* Works with Learning and Organization Development to deliver and/or coordinate department training and developmental programs while conducting needs assessments and may suggest modifications to HR programs to meet department requirements.* Coordinates the annual ROC (performance review) process for assigned clients, and assists employees in developing measurable and relevant objectives to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.* Conducts organizational reviews and works with compensation to ensure consistent job classifications and pay levels, as well as identifies skills needs and gaps and initiates action to remedy.* Supports all FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and ER performance management issues for assigned client groups.* Works with HRIT to ensure data integrity (data is complete, accurate, and timely) and administrative functions are completed accurately and timely.* Works under the general supervision of the Director of HR Operations, and work assignments are established through the communication of priorities.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:**•Bachelor's degree* AND* Three (3) years of relevant experience •**OR** •Associate's degree* AND* Five (5) years of relevant experience **•OR** •Seven (7) years of progressive HR experience, which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. •Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. **Posting close date**: 11/06/2026