Human Resource & Operations Specialist (DOH/SLD #10881) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $24.88 - $37.32 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of the job posting's closing date. The Scientific Laboratory Division (SLD) is the sole public health, environmental, and drug laboratory for New Mexico. It conducts tests for infectious diseases threatening people, livestock and wildlife, as well as for hazardous materials and pollutants in our water, air and milk. It also tests for alcohol and drugs in DWI criminal cases and for autopsy cases. Over the course of a year, the lab performs more than 350,000 tests on nearly 80,000 samples. Why does the job exist? The SLD Human Resources Department supports this vital mission by managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle. Our HR team provides essential recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, timekeeping, and daily administrative operations ensuring our scientific and support staff have the resources and regulatory foundation needed to serve the state of New Mexico. How does it get done?

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:

Post job announcements, manage hiring timelines, and certify candidate lists. Track applicant statuses, issue offer letters, and manage candidate dispositions. Prepare onboarding packets, setup employee records, and conduct first-day orientations.

Timekeeping and Leave Coordination:

Review time reports, resolve entry errors, and answer employee payroll questions. Coordinate FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and specialized leave while tracking deadlines and documentation.

Offboarding and Separations:

Process separations and transfers while submitting required paperwork to PERA, COBRA, and state oversight entities. Audit outgoing personnel files for completeness prior to closeout and archiving.

Operations and Office Support:

Answer main phone line, field general inquiries, and route calls appropriately. Update and distribute agency phone rosters and staff contact lists. Manage conference room reservation calendars and prepare meeting spaces. Perform other related duties as assigned. Who are the customers? Current, prospective, and former SLD employees, supervisors, and external agency partners. Ideal Candidate Current, prospective, and former SLD employees, supervisors, and external agency partners. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in any field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education. Employment Requirements Must possess a valid Driver's License and complete the State's Defensive Driving Course within 60 days of hire to operate State vehicles when needed. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, sitting/working at a desk and operating a computer for extended periods. The position requires repetitive motion with hands and wrists (keyboarding and mouse use).and the ability to occasionally lift, move, or maneuver file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Alyssa Ashbacher (505)383-9002 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.