Human Resources Administrator Senior

Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 21600
Human Resources Administrator Senior #10104222-21600, Full-Time, Perm, in Santa Fe, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 03-25-2024 - Close Date: --
Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.313 - $36.258 hourly or $46,411.04 - $75,416.64 annually

The NM Supreme Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Human Resources Administrator Senior #10104222-21600 position for the Supreme Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction provide professional human resources services for an assigned judicial entity of the New Mexico Judicial Branch. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
● The Human Resource Administrator Senior is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to judges, management, and employees on human resource issues.
● Ensures that standards, rules and procedures, as well as state and federal laws are consistently followed.
● Prepares and reviews requests for position reclassifications and creates reclassification documents.
● Coordinates recruitment efforts and job postings, review applications, evaluates applicant skills and makes recommendations regarding their qualifications.
● Schedules interviews, participates on interview panels, and conducts background verifications.
● Prepares monthly statistical reports, management reports, budget reports and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval.
● Analyzes job duties, organizational structures, and determines appropriate course of action.
● Provides guidance and accurate information regarding progressive discipline and assist managers and supervisors in analyzing a problem and identifying best course of disciplinary action.
● Review and make recommendations for approval of completed human resources documents for final approvals.
● Develops and prepares reports as requested by upper management and assists in evaluating the information in relation to established goals.
● Processes and audits payroll, maintains current knowledge of benefits, and explains and administers benefits to employees.
● Coordinates the resolution of specific problems pertaining to policies, procedures, or inquiries.
● Processes and enters various approved human resources transactions utilizing automated human resources system.
● Provides direction, assistance, and follow-ups on inquiries from justices, judges, managers, supervisors and employees regarding human resources.
● Recommends and reviews recommendations for approvals and analyzes requests for monetary compensation (out of cycles) and makes appropriate recommendations for action in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures.
● Assists in investigating employee complaints or grievances.
● Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the human resources division and the services provided.
● Develops and implements employee salary reviews, questionnaires, and surveys.
● May conducts ergonomic assessments.
● May serve as a judicial entity’s ADA coordinator.
● May serve as a designated investigator for complaints under the NMJB Harassment prevention policy.
● May supervise.
● May participate in the budgetary process.
● May be responsible for the human resources operations of a judicial entity.
● Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of human resources administration practices, principles and techniques; performance management; payroll processing and benefit administration; recruitment, interviewing and selection techniques; auditing and reconciliation procedures; training techniques; employment law; knowledge of Human Resources and labor relations including FMLA, FLSA, Workers’ Compensation, EEOC, OSHA and the ADA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.
* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS
● Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
● State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
● Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
● Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
● Paid time off and retirement buyback
● Eleven (11) paid holidays
● Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
● Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
● Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
● Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
● Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
● Bilingual compensation*
● Training and career development opportunities
● Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
● May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
● May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
● May receive physical fitness leave*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Judicial Administration, Public Administration, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in human resources administration, management or organizational development; employee relations; employment law; classification; compensation; employee recruitment and retention; personnel related training; HR analytics; performance appraisal management or development; policy or rule development; and/or payroll and benefits.
• Experience Substitution: Current Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. Relevant graduate level education may substitute at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: AOC Human Resources Division

202 E. Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax: 505-479-2641

Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.
Applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed.
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