Human Resources Business Partner

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness through strategic HR initiatives. The role involves liaising with management, executing HR programs, and responding to staffing needs. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR functions and must possess a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement Plans and Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers and reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Five years experience in HR, including three years in an HR Business Partner role.
• Experience with HR strategy development, staffing, and talent acquisition.
• Bilingual - Spanish recommended.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR programs and strategies to support business objectives.
• Assist in recruitment, performance management, and organizational development.
• Monitor staffing requirements and develop recruitment plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Human Resources Business Partner

Apply locations Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 14, 2025 (9 days left to apply) job requisition id JR108749

Compensation:

$55,310.00-$66,372.00

CompensationType:

Salary

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E04

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director HR Operations works to implement HR programs and strategies to support and achieve business objectives and improve organizational effectiveness across the entire workforce. Works to understand the work/dynamics of client organizations in an effort to ensure HR provides needed/effective programs/services, as well as, represents the HR function to the client organization. Act as a liaison between HR and client organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Areas of emphasis include 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 organizations within CNM.
• Works closely with clients to develop and implement Human Resources 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 to supported activities in an effective and timely manner.
• Assists Associate Director/Director HR Operations in delivering and implementing core HR functions and strategies in management/staff recruitment, selection and placement, compensation management, performance management, classification training, new hire orientation, communication of rewards programs, and benefits enrollments. Conducts internal investigations and prepares employee relations corrective action documents. Participates and/or assumes a leadership role in regular surveys.
• Participates in HR planning. Works with department management to identify short- and long-term HR requirements. Provides input to HR Strategic Plans.
• Maintains high visibility in assigned locations. Regularly meets with employees and managers to communicate HR programs and stay abreast with organizational changes, climate, and concerns.
• Monitors and anticipates staffing requirements. Develops recruitment plans supporting department objectives. Works with talent acquisition to identify and develop recruitment resources and aggressively pursues recruitment of high-quality talent.
• Works with learning and organization development to deliver and/or coordinate department training and developmental programs. Conducts need assessments and may modify HR programs to meet department requirements. Identifies training resources and training plans and conducts training as appropriate. Ensures core job skills and orientation training programs are in place.
• Coordinates the performance management process for assigned clients. Assists employees in developing measurable and relevant objectives to improve individual, team and organizational performance. Ensures a performance improvement process is in place to ensure individual work objectives stay on track and achieve department objectives.
• Conducts organizational reviews and recommends work assignments to maximize efficiency and use of available talent. Works with compensation to ensure consistent job classifications and pay levels. Identifies skills needs and gaps and initiates action to remedy. Identifies high-potential employees for development.
• Ensures ongoing HR skills training and development planned and accomplished.
• Works with HRIT to ensure HRIT data integrity is (data is complete, accurate, and timely) and administrative functions are accurate, relevant, and timely.
• Works under the general supervision of the Associate Director/Director-HR Operations. Work assignments are established through the communication of priorities. Work is reviewed via regular progress reviews and assessed regarding outcomes achieved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A total of five (5) years of experience consisting of the following:
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
• Three (3) years of responsible experience, which enabled the applicant the ability to gain a general knowledge of the HR Business Partner role; a general understanding of the systems, methods, and administrative machinery for accomplishing work; the ability to analyze problems, apply sound judgment in assessing practical implications of alternative solutions and resolving the problems presented; and the ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.

OR

• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
• One (1) year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for nine (9) months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree for three (3) years of general experience.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and leadership management in Human Resources work which provided knowledge of:
• HR strategy development
• HR policies and programs
• Training and Organizational Development
• Employee Relations
• Staffing and Talent Acquisition
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Project Management

Preferences:

• Bilingual - Spanish
• one year of experience in an HR Business Partner

Best Consideration Date/Posting Close Date: 06/13/2025

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.

Working at CNM

CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home. Review our summary of benefits

CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans and Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Educational Benefits

We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Professional Development

Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis

CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded.

Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion. Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.