HR Tech - req# 31158

The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel is seeking a customer-focused, forward-thinking HR Tech to provide support regarding faculty personnel actions, administrative support, personnel file maintenance, and record maintenance associated with client services and labor relations processes.

The Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) serves as a central service center for administrators and faculty within academic units on UNM’s Main and Branch campuses, overseeing the recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, retention, and oversight of diverse, highly talented faculty members. Additionally, OAP supports administrators and graduate assistantship holders within academic units on UNM’s Main and Branch Campuses, and UNM’s Health Sciences Center, overseeing contract issuance and terminations for assistantship holders. The HR Tech will support OAP by independently performing routine HR and administrative support activities and in leading the coordination and administration of various HR initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Manages the office phone and email accounts. Performs routine correspondence with applicants, onboarding faculty, graduate assistantship holders, departmental clients, and mass email listservs.

· Completes routine reporting related to HR processes and collective bargaining agreements.

· Maintains OAP’s database records related to personnel files, labor agreements, and HR processes.

· Implement and maintains electronic personnel file system. Oversees the transition of legacy filing system into electronic personnel files.

· Schedules and coordinates meetings on behalf of the OAP, including reserving conference rooms and arranging conference room setup and parking, as needed.

· Prepares meeting minutes regarding confidential personnel actions, labor relations activities, and OAP staff meetings.

· Maintains OAP’s website, updating content and support tools pertaining to faculty and graduate assistantship holders.

· Oversees incoming inquires and requests and organizes responsive information. Routes incoming inquiries accordingly.

· Maintains knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, employee relations and human resources practices.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Over three years of analytical and problem-solving experience,
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.