Senior Human Resource Generalist

$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 - $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

Department Name: Administrative Services Division
Program Area: Human Resources Bureau

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at:

As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.


Why does the job exist?

This position provides training, coaching and mentoring in the areas of Recruitment, Payroll, Benefits, FMLA and Workers' Compensation to all staff of New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). This position works with employees in the NMED. Incumbent helps Human Resources Bureau (HRB) staff complete assignments and maintains professionalism with all NMED employees and staff.


How does it get done?

- Evaluate classification and compensation needs of the assigned division, to include training needs
- Provide recruitment and selection support
- Assist with HR planning efforts and performance management
- Focus on demonstrated competencies as required by all business needs of the organization, State Personnel Office (SPO) and Department of Finance Administration (DFA) Rules and guidelines
- Collaborate with supervisors and managers in areas of compensation, recruitment, and classification
- Process various personnel actions to include: hiring, compensation, transfer, reclassification, and recruitment activities
- Cross train in the areas of Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Training and Development, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, ADA, Leave Management and Benefits Administration


Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Processing high-level HR classification and compensation actions
- Evaluating job classifications
- Performing job analysis
- Strong understanding of SPO Board Rules, process and procedures


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in human resource operations; recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, investigations, HR-related training experience, and/or occupational analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.


Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some in-state and out of state travel may be required.


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.