Job Description

HR Tech

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Requisition ID

req35418

Working Title

HR Tech

Position Grade

10

Position Summary

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:

Works with client department to resolve policy-related, process-related, or procedural problems and/or inquiries pertaining to personnel changes. Participates in testing, trouble shooting and problem resolution in the development and maintenance of human resources data bases, enterprise resource planning systems, and manual/electronic filing systems on an as needed basis. Provides responsive and accurate transaction and data processing for a broad range of personnel transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data and compliance with University policies, procedures, and guidelines. Receives, reviews and processes all relevant source data documentation pertaining to hiring, termination, employee status changes, special compensation and/or special contract assignments for entry into the University's HR information system (HRIS). Performs routine correspondence with applicants, onboarding faculty, graduate assistantship holders, departmental clients, and mass email listservs. Maintains OAP's database records related to personnel files, labor agreements, and HR processes. May prepare meeting minutes regarding confidential personnel actions, labor relations activities, and OAP staff meetings. May Maintain OAP's website, updating content and support tools pertaining to faculty and graduate assistantship holders. May oversee incoming inquiries 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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Provost Office Staff (688A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

1/9/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Applicants must include a resume, cover letter, and 3-5 professional references.

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.