Human Resources Generalist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide expertise across recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and policy compliance. The role supports university departments with HR services and maintains accurate records in the HRIS.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree with 3 years of HR experience, familiarity with HR processes, and strong knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• This position requires an Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Three years of direct HR experience is required.
• Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes, ensuring compliance.
• Serve as a first point of contact for HR inquiries and advise departments.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Administer benefits and open enrollment for employees and students.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and ensure timely documentation.
• Develop and deliver training on personnel policies and procedures.

Skills

Recruitment

HR policies

Employee relations

Compliance

Benefits administration

HRIS

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner HR module

Job description

Position Information

Position

Position Human Resources Generalist

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Position Summary

This position provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities including recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring NMHU personnel. Ensures all hiring processes are effective and legally compliant.
• Serves as a first point-of-contact for departments and schools regarding HR concerns, needs and issues; evaluates situations, navigates, and directs departments to the various resources available.
• Provides guidance to supervisors regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues.
• Recruits, hires and supervises student employees in the HR Office.
• Approves personnel actions to include compensation and classification changes, personnel transactions, administers benefit changes and other related HR processes.
• Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of University policies, processes and resources, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Conducts research, analysis, and studies to address issues and problems related to human resources, recommends programs or actions to resolve problems and enhance services.
• Assists with the University’s recruitment and hiring processes by developing and reviewing job descriptions and advertisements, posts open positions, administers applicant tracking system, and conducts final review search materials.
• Responds to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and programs.
• Coordinates health, life, and disability insurance enrollments and communicates with service providers concerning routine administration.
• Facilitates meetings with HR staff, as appropriate, and provides training and information dissemination regarding new or modified processes, systems, or procedures.
• Coordinates benefits open enrollment.
• Assists in the administration of the student employment program.
• Processes all documents and employee information in the HRIS system in a timely fashion by keeping employee records up-to-date.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and/or delivery of training on personnel policies, procedures and practices.
• Processes initial unemployment responses and represents the University in unemployment hearings.
• Manages worker’s compensation claims and accident reports; processes year-end reporting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned; and
• Maintain regular attendance.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in related field.
• Experience: Three (3) years of direct work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with Ellucian BANNER Human Resources module.
• Previous work in a union environment.
• SHRM -CP certification.
• Bilingual skills in the English and Spanish languages.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employers as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• All employees must fully uphold all principles of confidentiality. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
• Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR processes and systems as well as governing regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects and manage numerous deadlines in an environment where business needs may change, and priorities may require constant reprioritizing.
• Ability to protect confidential information and communicate with discretion in all matters related to employees and internal processes.
• Skilled in office related computer programs and human resources software and applications.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Knowledge of current federal and state employment law and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and present training programs and materials.
• Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Physical Demands

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. May be required to stand for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Mental Demands: There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.
• Normal office conditions exist, noise level may vary, and overnight travel may be required.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $50,523.20

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail] Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW