Special Projects Coordinator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$61,339 - $96,866

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator in Bernalillo County Human Resources conducts analyses and coordinates special projects and strategic initiatives. The role supports initiatives involving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, HR systems, and departmental operations. It evaluates financial and operational implications, potential savings, and efficiencies to inform leadership decisions; reviews processes and practices for improvement; and develops and monitors project plans, proposals, schedules, performance measures, and compliance activities. The coordinator provides technical assistance and serves as a liaison among Human Resources, County departments, external agencies, consultants, and service providers. The role supports Countywide initiatives and departmental strategic plans, HR technology and workflow projects, procurement activities, operational compliance, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement. It researches legislative, regulatory, and policy changes affecting Human Resources and prepares analyses, recommendations, and position papers. It also prepares updates, briefings, agenda items, dashboards, fiscal analyses, and reports for leadership and other stakeholders, while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Five years of experience in human resources, project coordination, or program administration, including involvement in initiatives supporting workforce programs, HR operations, or organizational improvements.
Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer or designee, including initiatives involving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, HR systems, and departmental operations.
Conduct fiscal impact, cost-benefit, feasibility, project, and program analyses; identify financial and operational implications, potential savings, and efficiencies.
Review Human Resources processes and practices, identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and assess results.
Develop project proposals, plans, schedules, performance measures, and compliance monitoring activities.
Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison among Human Resources, County departments, external agencies, consultants, and service providers.
Track milestones, deliverables, and outcomes for departmental strategic plans and Countywide initiatives; identify barriers and recommend corrective actions.
Review internal controls, identify risks, track corrective actions, and promote consistent HR practices.
Research proposed and pending legislation, regulations, and policy changes affecting Human Resources; consult subject matter experts and prepare impact analyses, recommendations, and position papers.
Facilitate HR technology, workflow automation, data management, and system enhancement projects in partnership with Information Technology and other stakeholders.
Assist with requests for proposals, contracts, professional services agreements, and related procurement activities; monitor deliverables, expenditures, vendor performance, and compliance.
Represent Human Resources on committees, task forces, evaluation groups, working groups, and negotiating teams; gather stakeholder input, document recommendations, and facilitate follow-up.
Support organizational change through stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and implementation readiness activities.
Prepare and present updates, agenda items, executive briefings, fiscal analyses, dashboards, and reports for the CHRO, County leadership, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with HR leadership, staff, and other County departments to clarify responsibilities, resolve issues, and advance assigned initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee, personnel, financial, and project information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, records retention requirements, and County policies.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary based on job assignments and responsibilities.