Human Resources Employee Relations Manager

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Short Term Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. This position is a 240 Day Contract at the District Office. The Human Resources Employee Relations Manager will oversee confidential/employee documentation, serve as a point of contact for employee disciplinary issues, and provide assistance with interviews and investigations. This role is responsible for scheduling the HR Management Team, assisting with HR Department operations, and developing/leading monthly District-wide Administrative Assistant meetings. Additionally, the position handles unemployment responses and hearings, HR Department IPRA (FOIA) responses, serves as the EEOC point of contact, tracks grievances, schedules induction and recruitment committees, and leads District Wellness initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or 5 to 7 years of supervisory experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of three years of experience in Human Resources
Working knowledge of applicable computer systems, including word processing and database, and spreadsheet software
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills, in person and on the telephone, with diverse populations

Responsibilities

Oversight of confidential/employee documentation
Point of contact for employee disciplinary issues
Interview/Investigation assistance
HR Management Team scheduling
Investigations (some levels, as determined by HR Director of Investigations or HR Executive Director)
Classified disciplinary issues
Assists with HR Department operations as needed
Responsible for developing and leading monthly District-wide Administrative Assistant meetings
Responsible for unemployment responses and hearings
Responsible for HR Department IPRA (FOIA) responses
EEOC point of contact and responses
Grievance tracking
Induction and recruitment committee scheduling and plan implementation
District Wellness initiatives leader
Safeguard confidentiality of privileged information
Maintain professional relationships and work cooperatively with employees, the community, and other professionals
Maintain professional competence through individual and district training, in-service educational activities, and appropriate self-selected professional growth activities
Meet deadlines and work on multiple projects
Attend staff meetings and conduct, as may be necessary, training with reference to purchasing
Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations
Performs related duties consistent with job description and assignment as assigned