Human Resources Administrator Senior #00000711-23900 TEST

New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts•Clovis, NM

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ninth Judicial District Court is recruiting a full-time, permanent Human Resources Administrator Senior in Clovis, New Mexico. Under general direction, this position provides professional human resources services for an assigned judicial entity of the New Mexico Judicial Branch. The position advises judges, management, and employees on HR matters and supports recruitment, classification, employee relations, payroll, benefits, reporting, and HR transactions. The role may also include supervision, budget participation, serving as an ADA coordinator or designated investigator, and responsibility for a judicial entity’s HR operations. Finalists may be subject to criminal background checks. Work is performed in an office or court setting; a valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The state of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for known disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Judicial Administration, Public Administration, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; four years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute year for year.
Four years of experience in one or more of the following areas: human resources administration, management or organizational development; employee relations; employment law; classification; compensation; employee recruitment and retention; personnel-related training; HR analytics; performance appraisal management or development; policy or rule development; and/or payroll and benefits.
Knowledge of human resources administration practices, principles, and techniques.
Knowledge of performance management, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
Knowledge of recruitment, interviewing, and selection techniques.
Knowledge of auditing and reconciliation procedures and training techniques.
Knowledge of employment law and human resources and labor relations, including FMLA, FLSA, Workers’ Compensation, EEOC, OSHA, and the ADA.
A valid driver’s license may be required; travel may be required.
Finalists may be subject to criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and assistance to judges, management, and employees on human resources issues.
Ensure standards, rules, procedures, and state and federal laws are followed consistently.
Prepare and review position reclassification requests and create reclassification documents.
Coordinate recruitment and job postings; review applications, evaluate applicant skills, and recommend candidates based on their qualifications.
Schedule interviews, participate on interview panels, and conduct background verifications.
Prepare monthly statistical, management, and budget reports and make recommendations for approval or disapproval.
Analyze job duties and organizational structures and determine appropriate courses of action.
Advise managers and supervisors on progressive discipline, help analyze problems, and identify appropriate disciplinary actions.
Review completed HR documents and recommend them for final approval.
Prepare reports requested by upper management and assist in evaluating information against established goals.
Process and audit payroll; maintain knowledge of benefits; and explain and administer benefits to employees.
Coordinate resolution of problems involving policies, procedures, or inquiries.
Process and enter approved HR transactions using an automated human resources system.
Respond to inquiries from justices, judges, managers, supervisors, and employees, providing direction, assistance, and follow-up.
Review and analyze requests for out-of-cycle monetary compensation and recommend actions in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures.
Assist with investigations of employee complaints or grievances.
Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve HR division efficiency and services.
Develop and implement employee salary reviews, questionnaires, and surveys.
May conduct ergonomic assessments.
May serve as a judicial entity’s ADA coordinator.
May serve as a designated investigator for complaints under the New Mexico Judicial Branch Harassment Prevention Policy.
May supervise and participate in the budgetary process.
May be responsible for the human resources operations of a judicial entity.
Perform other duties as assigned.