Human Resources Generalist

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving New Mexico's environment.

-Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.
-Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
-Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

This position is with the District 3 Business Support.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.


As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

*APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*


Why does the job exist?

This position will provide comprehensive classification and compensation management/tracking services and recruitment for the assigned divisions, bureaus, and sections of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and within the Human Resources (HR) Bureau. The position will adhere to strict confidentiality, policies, guidelines, and will assist management with HR related functions.


How does it get done?

-Provides Human Resources support for District 3. Ensuring compliance with New Mexico Department of Transportation and State Personnel Office rules, policies, and procedures.
- Create job postings to include refer and screen, route, and certify lists.
- Provide human resources assistance to staff on payroll, benefits, and compensation.
- Provide time entry technical assistance to program staff.
- Process on-boarding and off boarding with applicable payroll and benefits processing and closure.
- Enter all HR transactions into SHARE-HCM and EDMS.
- Serves as a liaison for the General Office and the Department & Finance Administration for payroll.
-Monitor active recruitments including corresponding with hiring managers, assisting applicants with
questions, and verifying applicant qualifications.


Who are the customers?

New Mexico Department of Transportation employees.


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

-Knowledge of New Mexico State Personnel Act and State Personnel Board Rules.
-Experience in Statewide-Human Resources-Accounting-Reporting (SHARE-HCM) system.
-Experience in all aspects of SHARE recruitment.
-Data entry of HR actions into SHARE.
-Experience in organizing and conducting new employee orientation.
-Experience in payroll and timekeeping


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business/Personal Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.


Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching and kneeling for extended periods of time may be required. High volume interaction with the public, supervisors and co-workers. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.


Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Aubreigh Ford, View email address on click.appcast.io, Email


For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.