Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Department Name: Administrative Services Division
Program Area: Human Resource
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to oversee critical Human Resources Bureau operations, including compensation and classification, payroll, benefits, recruitment, hiring, personnel actions, records management, and organizational management. Provide expert guidance on labor relations, collective bargaining, policy interpretation, and complex HR matters. Lead high-volume HR operations, agency reorganizations, salary alignment initiatives, rapid hiring efforts, and HR process improvements while ensuring compliance with State Personnel Board Rules, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) requirements, collective bargaining agreements, NMED policies, and applicable state and federal laws. Partner with agency leadership and oversight agencies to provide strategic HR guidance, develop staff, support labor-management relationships, and promote operational excellence through effective HR programs, training, and customer service.
How does it get done?
- Working closely with the Director of HR Operations, this position oversees critical Human Resources Bureau operations, including compensation and classification, payroll, benefits, recruitment, hiring, personnel actions, records management, and organizational management.
- The position provides expert guidance on labor relations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and complex HR matters.
- Lead high-volume HR operations, agency reorganizations, salary alignment initiatives, rapid hiring efforts, and HR process improvements while ensuring compliance with State Personnel Board Rules, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) requirements, collective bargaining agreements, NMED policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Partner with agency leadership and oversight agencies to provide strategic HR guidance, develop staff, support labor-management relationships, and promote operational excellence through effective HR programs, training, and customer service.
Who are the customers?
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
Ideal Candidate
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any related field and nine (9) years of experience in training, staff development, designing courses, producing instructional aides/materials, human resource operations, recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation, and benefits administration and/or occupational analysis. Three (3) years of supervisory experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling thirteen (13) years, to include three (3) years of supervisory experience, 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire 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. Travel will be required to include weekly visits to Santa Fe HR office. Sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Lisa Lujan (505) 487-0348 or Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
