Human Resources Specialist

Rio Rancho Public Schools; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Specialist – Tier 3 for the Central Services HR team in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This is a 240-day, short-term contract year for 2026-2027 with a starting date of immediately.

The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating onboarding, compensation, and leave processes, and preparing reports for the supervising Director. You will support the HR staff while maintaining professional relationships and complying with all

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and 3-5 years related experience.
• Experience onboarding, compensation, and/or leave (preferred).
• Associates degree or two years of college-level classes (preferred).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software (preferred).
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Has constant access to confidential information and works with administration on management policies, therefore must respect and safeguard sensitive, confidential or privileged information.
• Prepare reports utilizing various software programs for the supervising Director/Executive Director.
• Comply with administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Maintain professional relationships and work cooperatively with employees, school and District administrators, the community, and other professionals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google or related software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or two years of college-level classes

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928432
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 contract year

RRPS Human Resources Department

240-day contract

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist - Tier 3

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and


• 3-5 years related experience.

Preferred Qulifications:

• Experience working in Human Resources, specifically onboarding, compensation, and/or leave;


• Associates degree or two years of college-level classes;


• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google or related software;


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written;


• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills; and


• Ability to sustain high work standards and high levels of competency in all related office skills.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Has constant access to confidential information and works with administration on management policies, therefore must respect and safeguard sensitive, confidential or privileged information;


• Utilize knowledge of and experience with office procedures to manage information;


• Work with other Specialists and make recommendations to continuously improve existing processes;


• Perform specific job functions independently and accurately with limited supervision;


• Use decision-making skills to determine specialized outcomes relating to area of responsibility;


• Prepare reports utilizing various software programs for the supervising Director/Executive Director;


• Comply with administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state, and federal regulations;


• Safeguard confidentiality of privileged information;


• Seek answers to and answer questions that arise within area(s) of assignment;


• Maintain professional relationships and work cooperatively with employees, school and District administrators, the community, and other professionals;


• Maintain professional competence through individual and District training, in-service educational activities, and appropriate professional growth activities;


• Meet deadlines and work on multiple projects;


• Ensure compliance of office activities with financial, legal, and administrative requirements;


• Attend staff meetings and conduct, as may be necessary, training with reference to specific job responsibilities;


• Cross-train to assist and relieve, when needed, other assigned areas of responsibility;


• Take responsibility to oversee, under supervision, all aspects of the specific specialist assignment(s);


• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and


• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by the supervisor.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Final salary based upon minimum salary, experience, and education.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $46,503 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peggy Johnston , HR Executive Director


• Central Services - Human Resources


• Email: [e-mail]