Special Projects Coordinator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator conducts fiscal impact, cost-benefit, feasibility, project, and program analyses and coordinates the implementation of special projects. In Human Resources, the role coordinates special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or designee, including initiatives involving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, HR systems, and departmental operations. The coordinator identifies financial and operational implications, potential savings, and efficiencies to inform leadership decisions; develops proposals and implementation plans; monitors compliance and results; and provides technical assistance and liaison support across County departments and external partners. The position supports HR strategic plans and Countywide initiatives by tracking milestones, deliverables, and outcomes, identifying barriers, and recommending corrective actions. It supports quality assurance and operational compliance, researches legislative and policy changes affecting Human Resources, and prepares analyses and recommendations for leadership. The role also facilitates HR technology, workflow automation, data management, and system enhancement projects; assists with procurement and vendor monitoring; represents HR on committees and working groups; supports organizational change; and prepares briefings, reports, dashboards, and agenda items. The coordinator maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee, personnel, financial, and project information. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, and five years of experience in human resources, project coordination, or program administration, including work on workforce programs, HR operations, or organizational improvements. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. The position is based at 415 Silver Ave SW. Most essential duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The role primarily involves working alone, with or without direction, and also working with groups and select teams. A valid New Mexico driver's license is required by the date of hire and must be maintained during employment.

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.
An equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adhere to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Conduct fiscal impact, cost-benefit, feasibility, project, and program analyses for special projects and Human Resources initiatives.
Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the CHRO or designee, including workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, HR systems, and departmental operations.
Identify financial and operational implications, potential savings, and efficiencies to inform leadership decisions.
Review HR 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 HR initiatives; identify barriers and recommend corrective actions.
Review internal controls, identify risks, track corrective actions, and promote consistent HR practices.
Research proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, and policy changes affecting Human Resources; prepare impact analyses, recommendations, and position papers.
Facilitate HR technology, workflow automation, data management, and system enhancement projects with Information Technology and other stakeholders.
Assist with RFPs, contracts, professional services agreements, and procurement; 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 County departments to clarify responsibilities, resolve issues, and advance initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee, personnel, financial, and project information in accordance with applicable requirements and County policies.
Complete assigned FEMA training, comply with County safety guidelines, and complete required supervisor training if applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.