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Lead Human Resource Generalist (NMCD #17536)

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State of New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM (In Person)

$79,187 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/25/2026

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Job Description

Lead Human Resource Generalist (NMCD #17536) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $29.23 - $43.85 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME
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RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB
(MONTH and YEAR)
AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES
• Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $38.85 per hour. Why does the job exist? This position is the lead Human Resources (HR) position for a correctional facility and is responsible for performing day-to-day HR duties and responsibilities at a lead level, and will provide guidance and support to facility management and employees in all areas of HR. This position will assist in processing recruitment, hire, payroll, benefits, and disciplinary actions. The Human Resource Lead position provides leadership, consultation, guidance, and recommendations to employees and management in relation to Human Resources in the areas of payroll, benefits, leave, recruiting, and compensation. This position will review and interpret State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules, agency policies and/or applicable laws and verify compliance. The incumbent will also consult with agency management, and NMCD Central Office HR for advanced guidance and direction. How does it get done? Provide comprehensive advice and assistance to staff and management regarding compensation actions and personnel programs while ensuring compliance with SPO board rules, CBA, state and federal laws, and department policies Prepare bi-weekly reports as required by Central Office HR and facility management Process disciplines in accordance with NMCD policy, CBA and SPO board rules under the direction of NMCD management Assist in regular budget review and ACA compliance as it pertains to Human Resources Serve as the HR liaison between the facility and Central Office HR. Verify and approve bi-weekly payroll, process compensation requests for new hires, and transfers, process and track Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) requests, and paid Parental Leave requests, disciplinary actions, and SHARE entries. Provide guidance over assigned work products of HR staff working at the facility. Who are the customers? NMCD employees and management staff Ideal Candidate NMCD employees and management staff Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in any field and two (2) years of experience in human resource operations; recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, investigations, HR related training experience, and/or occupational analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:
Tina West (505) 467-9942 or email 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.