Human Resources Operations Unit Coordinator

Department Contact: Kelley Cordova – keli7@nmsu.edu

Internal or
External Search: External – Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team at New Mexico State
University Facilities and Services! We are seeking a dedicated HR Unit Coordinator who is passionate about supporting employees and
fostering an inclusive, people-first workplace. In this role, you will help deliver equitable access to professional development, training,
recognition, and support services that enhance the careers and well-being of our Facilities and Services employees. The ideal candidate is
organized, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful impact by supporting HR operations and contributing to a positive and
engaging work environment.

Position Details

Position Title: Human
Resources Operations Unit Coordinator

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500450-FS ACCOUNTING

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if
applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:
1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining
unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:
Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work
Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Works closely with main HR and Facilities HR Operations Manager
regarding all aspects of implementing major functions of HR policies and procedures. Advise Administration, Managers, Supervisors and
non-exempt staff regarding regarding initial job posting, hiring, on-boarding, time reporting, employee relations, termination, retirement,
and benefits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Maintains and revises SOP for the FS HR department. Assists with the revision
of training programs for FS shop managers and supervisors. Prepares and presents training workshops to departmental shops. Provides
departmental HR training and written guides to newly hired HR Representative, Unit position. Provides a knowledge base for guiding managers
and employees through the various HR procedures and processes which includes, interprets and applies the terms of the university’s
collective bargaining agreement, policies and procedures to ensure administrative compliance; prepares and/or verifies transactions
including: hiring actions, personnel change actions, terminations, completeness and compliance with applicable university
regulations.

Performs time sensitive reviews each pay period for FS employees to ensure accurate time submittal. Performs routine
data input into a computerized human resources information system to establish and update applicant and employee records and benefits
information.
Prepares and edits correspondence and forms. Translates interdepartmental documents/communication from English to Spanish to
distribute to FS employees.
Prepares reports, in support of human resource operations
inter-departmentally.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish. Demonstrates
a strong work ethic with a commitment to fostering a people-first, inclusive culture within Facilities and Services. Proven ability or
willingness to empower employees to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and support the broader mission of New Mexico State
University.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical
Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very
limited exposure to physical risk.