HR Business Partner

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Human Resources Operations Specialist to implement HR programs and act as a liaison between HR and enterprise clients. You will support CNM’s strategic plan and contribute to organizational effectiveness across the workforce.

The role involves collaborating with HR SMEs, participating in planning, ensuring timely HR services, and supporting compensation, staffing, development, and employee relations across CNM departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Associate’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Seven years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years of supervision.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director, HR Operations in delivering and implementing core HR programs and processes across the employee life cycle, including change management and rewards.
• Collaborates with client groups and HR SMEs to develop HR programs aligning with department priorities.
• Provides direction to HR colleagues and ensures timely HR services across client groups.
• Participates in HR department planning with the HR Leadership Team to identify short- and long-term HR requirements.
• Maintains visibility in assigned locations and communicates HR programs to staff and managers.
• Assists in staffing needs assessment and recruitment planning with Talent Acquisition.
• Coordinates training and development programs with Learning and Organization Development teams.
• Coordinates the annual ROC performance review process and assists employees in setting measurable objectives.
• Supports compensation with job classifications and pay level consistency, and addresses skills gaps.
• Supports FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, and ER performance issues for assigned groups.
• Coordinates with HRIT to ensure data integrity and timely administrative functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Seven years HR experience

Job description

Compensation:

$59,500-$75,900

CompensationType:

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

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.