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New Mexico State University

HR Specialist,Inter

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ November 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University is hiring an HR Specialist, Intermediate. The role involves providing specialized support in Human Resources Services, administering HR programs, assisting with leave benefit plan processing, and acting as a primary HR contact for the university community.

Highlights
  • Provide training and guidance on HR programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Research competitive practices and assist in policy development and communication.
  • Process Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests and manage leave records per university and legal guidelines.
  • Support benefits enrollment, reconciliations, projects, and reporting within the Benefit Services department.
  • Use independent judgment to handle confidential information and resolve HR-related issues.
  • Required to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least three years in related HR roles.
  • Strong knowledge of human resource principles, EEO/AA/Diversity laws, and employee recruitment.
  • Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
  • Salary is approximately $43,908.80 annually with full-time, exempt status.
  • Work schedule is standard Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with office-based environment and minimal physical demands.