The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) is seeking a customer-focused, forward-thinking HR Analyst to support Main and Branch Campus faculty, staff, administration and leadership regarding implementation of and compliance with University policies, procedures and guidelines and collective bargaining agreements.

OAP is the Human Resource office for approximately two thousand faculty and three thousand graduate assistantship holders.

OAP is responsible for the detailed review and HRIS data entry for approximately 2,000 faculty transactions annually. These transactions include compensation changes, special administrative components, appointment changes, etc. OAP is also responsible for hiring over 100 faculty annually and 3,000 graduate assistants annually. OAP receives approximately 2/3rds of all hires and transactions between May and August.

This is a customer service focused position requiring good communication skills and the ability to problem solve. You will work with Schools and Colleges to assist in addressing questions about faculty job records and provide advice on UNM best practices for maintaining job records.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

·                       Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment for routine HR issues.

·                       Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.

·                       Reviews faculty employment transactions for Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

·                       Oversees and processing faculty hiring actions via UNMJobs. Provides support regarding hiring policy, processes and guidelines to applicants and departmental users.

·                       Maintains and audits records related to personnel files, labor agreements, and HR processes.

·                       Prepares documents and records required for review of complex HR issues, contract negotiations, and meetings.

·                       Conducts research related to human resource policies, employee relation activities, and labor negotiations.

·                       Maintains knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, employee relations and human resources practices.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         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.

·         Society of Human Resource Management credentials.

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.

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.