Human Resources Analyst, Senior

Human Resource
Bernalillo, NM
November 9, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

Under general direction, serves as a senior level generalist and performs a variety of human resources (HR) related tasks in assigned areas of responsibility, which could include recruitment, benefits, leave of absences, classification and compensation, training, and HR regulatory compliance; provides guidance on various human resources rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws; and performs other related duties as assigned.

A dob description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field and four (4) years of human resources generalist experience with direct responsibility for one or more HR programs such as benefits, employee relations, compensation, employment, and/or regulatory compliance, preferably in a public sector environment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Required Licenses or Certifications:

  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Essential Job Functions

  • Oversees and coordinates assigned programs, projects or work plans; monitors tasks and areas of responsibility; meets with staff to identify and solve problems.
  • Assists in the administration of daily human resource services and programs; monitors assigned work programs/products to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, which govern Human Resources activities.
  • May assist with recruitment and new hire processes utilizing an applicant tracking software; screening applications, referring qualified applicants to the appropriate department; processing, reviewing, and verifying personnel actions and requests pertaining to employee actions and new hires in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • May track and respond to unemployment claims, to include auditing unemployment claims for consistency and attending unemployment hearings as needed.
  • May review and assist with employee benefit process, to include assisting employees with benefit enrollment, conducting new hire benefit meetings, benefit audits, and the reconciliation and payment processing of the monthly medical billing.
  • May be assigned to oversee and track employee leaves of absence including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and authorized leave of absences.
  • May develop and/or present training on a variety of HR-related topics, policies and procedures.
  • May assist with job audits, classification and compensation studies and position reviews; may assist with developing and/or updating job specifications.
  • Audits a variety of reports and work products for accuracy and compliance; prepares statistical reports and correspondence related to assigned areas.
  • Assists in coordinating human resources activities and special projects, or county-wide employee programs and activities in support of the Human Resources department’s established priorities and provide regular project status updates.
  • Assists in the completion of goals and objectives and approved policies and procedures as assigned.
  • Attends and participates in professional meetings as assigned; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resources management; maintains awareness of federal, state and local regulations and impact of changes on the County.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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