HR Intern

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Off-Campus Work Study program places a part-time HR Intern with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) at 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque. The role focuses on HR document standardization, records organization, and project-based tasks in a nonprofit setting.

Primary duties include updating job descriptions to NMILC format, maintaining files, and assisting with recruiting, onboarding, and payroll-related activities while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a UNM degree program while working as a student employee.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time for fall and spring semesters.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress if Work Study required.

Responsibilities

• Update existing job descriptions into NMILC's approved format.
• Organize and file job descriptions by employee and position.
• Support secure retention of biweekly payroll records with HR staff.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits tasks as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

UNM degree-seeking enrollment (half-time)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID: req37855

Working Title: HR Intern

Pay: $19.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

Position Summary

Organization: New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources Department at New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) through document standardization, records organization, and administrative HR projects. This part-time position provides a UNM student with practical exposure to human resources functions in a small-to-medium-sized nonprofit organization.

The intern's primary responsibilities will be updating existing job descriptions into NMILC's approved format, organizing finalized job descriptions by employee and position, and supporting the HR & Benefits Specialist with secure, consistent retention of biweekly payroll records. The intern may also assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and other HR projects as needed.

Essential Duties

• Review existing job descriptions and transfer information into NMILC’s approved job-description template.


• Maintain a tracker of job descriptions that are received, in progress, pending HR review, completed, or missing.


• Organize approved job descriptions in the designated electronic filing system by employee and/or position, following established naming conventions.


• Identify incomplete, outdated, inconsistent, or unclear job-description information and refer questions to the HR Director for review.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.


• Work with the HR & Benefits Specialist to save, print, assemble, and file designated payroll reports and supporting documents on a biweekly basis.


• Use the established payroll-file checklist to help identify missing or incomplete documents and promptly report discrepancies to the HR & Benefits Specialist or HR Director.


• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee, payroll, and HR records.


• Assist with administrative aspects of recruiting, including posting job announcements, communicating with candidates, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and maintaining recruitment records.


• Assist with new-hire onboarding and orientation activities as assigned.


• Support HR events and projects, such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition activities, onboarding presentations, and records-management improvements.


• Perform other HR administrative duties consistent with the intern's learning objectives and assigned training.

Schedule

Part-time; flexible hours. Regular weekly in-office work is expected, with limited remote work possible based on operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a degree program in human resources, business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and follow established procedures, templates, and checklists.


• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, electronic file management, and spreadsheet tracking.


• Ability to learn BambooHR and other HR-related technology systems.


• Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills preferred, but not required.

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.