HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking an HR Operations professional to implement HR programs and strategies across the workforce. The role acts as a liaison between HR and enterprise clients, supporting CNM’s strategic plan and fostering strong partnerships.

Responsibilities include delivering HR programs, coordinating recruitment, training, performance reviews, and pay classifications. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with several years of HR experience is required, with bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or Associate's with significant experience.
• Three (3) years of relevant HR experience; or Seven (7) years with supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering and implementing core HR programs and processes across the employee life cycle.
• Collaborate with client groups and HR SMEs to align programs with department priorities.
• Provide guidance to HR colleagues and ensure timely HR services.
• Participate in HR planning and identify short- and long-term HR requirements.
• Maintain high visibility, communicate HR programs, and stay current on changes and priorities.
• Monitor staffing needs with Talent Acquisition and develop recruitment plans.
• Coordinate training and development programs with Learning & Organization Development.
• Coordinate ROC performance review processes and help employees set objectives.
• Conduct organizational reviews and ensure appropriate job classifications and pay levels.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

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.

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

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.