Strategic Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Lead

Doña Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County seeks a senior leader to manage the Talent Acquisition Division within the Talent & Culture Department and oversee countywide recruitment, compensation, and workforce analytics. You will guide strategy, implement programs, and drive workforce effectiveness to attract and retain a qualified public workforce.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy compliance, and data-driven decision-making to support operational excellence and alignment with county objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Five years in talent acquisition, compensation, workforce planning or HR admin.
• Three years of supervisory or management experience in related programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Talent Acquisition and Compensation & Classification operations countywide.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Provide data-driven analytics and reports to leadership for decisions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Compensation

Workforce planning

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/BA/ related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Doña Ana County seeks a senior leader to manage the Talent Acquisition Division within the Talent & Culture Department and oversee countywide recruitment, compensation, and workforce analytics. You will guide strategy, implement programs, and drive workforce effectiveness to attract and retain a qualified public workforce.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy compliance, and data-driven decision-making to support operational excellence and alignment with county objectives.