Senior Program Coordinator - Human Resources Operations (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18673)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days administrative leave on start

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Program Coordinator for HR Operations to lead statewide recruitment efforts, encompassing rapid hires, job fairs, media outreach, and school partnerships. You will support strategic planning and provide HR guidance to staff across divisions.

The role requires collaboration, adaptability to changing priorities, and experience with recruitment systems and-state personnel rules. This position is office-based in New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 3+ years in program administration or project management; up to 5 years may substitute.
• Familiar with NM State Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Experience delivering HR guidance and consulting.
• Ability to build relationships with schools across the state.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide recruitment planning and coordination.
• Oversee rapid hires, job fairs, radio ads, social media posts, and related outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools statewide to attract applicants.
• Provide HR consultation across organizational levels.

Skills

HR policy interpretation

HR consultation

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

SHARE recruitment system

Job description

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Job Title Senior Program Coordinator - Human Resources Operations (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18673)

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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of the closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) supports the operations of state government by providing essential services, including managing recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and performance. This position is within the Human Resource (HR) Operations Division, which supports the department in fostering a productive, inclusive, and compliant workplace while ensuring the well-being and development of its staff.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

This Senior Program Coordinator will assist the HR Division with strategic planning and coordination on recruitment efforts statewide, including rapid hires, job fairs, radio ads, social medial posts, and developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with schools across the state. The position will have positive organizational impact on NMDOT outreach, recruitment, and hiring, improving the agency's ability to attract the most qualified applicants.

How does it get done?

This Senior Program Coordinator will assist the HR Division with strategic planning and coordination on recruitment efforts statewide, including rapid hires, job fairs, radio ads, social medial posts, and developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with schools across the state. The position will have positive organizational impact on NMDOT outreach, recruitment, and hiring, improving the agency's ability to attract the most qualified applicants.

Who are the customers?

All the New Mexico Department of Transportation staff including managers, supervisors and District HR Support.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience and/or education in the following:

• Interpreting and applying New Mexico State Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Providing sound recommendations on a wide range of human resources matters.
• Demonstrated experience using the New Mexico Statewide Human Resources, Accounting, and Reporting (SHARE) recruitment system.
• Delivering HR consultation and guidance to employees at all organizational levels.
• Collaborating effectively in a team environment and providing cross-functional support as needed.
• Adapting to changing priorities and work assignments.

Associate's Degree and three (3) years of experience in program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.