Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 100 Caja del Rio Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Full-time Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc 5 reviews

Full-time Description:

Are you an experienced human resources professional who thrives on organization and on assisting others? Santa Fe Animal Shelter is seeking a Human Resources Manager to maintain and enhance our organization's human capital by managing employee relations and HR policies, programs, and practices . Santa Fe Animal Shelter is the largest animal shelter and care facility in northern New Mexico. Founded in 1939, our private non-profit organization serves over 10,000 lost, stray, abandoned, or injured animals annually. Santa Fe Animal Shelter's mission is to: Support Animals, Save Lives, and Spread Compassion. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance , this position requires the ability to combine tactical execution with strategic vision to support a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace for employees and volunteers. This is an onsite job located in Santa Fe, NM. It is not a remote work opportunity. The Benefits You'll Enjoy A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with matching contributions to secure your financial future PTO, paid sick leave, and paid bereavement leave to support work-life balance Discounts on supplies, vaccinations, and medications for your pets And much more!

What You'll Do:

As the HR Manager, you will be the go-to for day-to-day HR operations, ensuring employees are supported, processes run smoothly, and our culture thrives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, employee relations, and performance management Oversee payroll processing , reporting, and compliance Administer benefits and support employee programs Maintain employee records , job descriptions, and HR systems Support safety programs and compliance efforts Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives Partner with leadership and support cross-functional communication Update HR policies , handbook, and reporting

Requirements:

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field 3+ years of HR experience Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, employee relations, and employment law Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office High level of professionalism and discretion Strong communication , writing, and interpersonal skills Excellent organizatio n, attention to detail, and time management Sound judgment, problem-solving, and diplomacy Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Customer service mindset with a focus on employee experience Self-directed and collaborative work style Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools

Bonus Points:

PHR or SHRM-CP Certification preferred. Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are also a plus. If you believe in leading with compassion, making work feel more human, and building a culture of trust and support —we want to hear from you. and help us take care of our greatest asset: our people.