The University of New Mexico is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Tech to support human resource operations within the Department of Pediatrics. This position plays a key role in processing staff and student employment transactions, maintaining HR records, and assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and employee support. The HR Tech will work closely with department leadership, hiring managers, and HR representatives to ensure accurate data entry, timely processing of HR requests, and compliance with university policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and data management abilities, and thrive in an independent work environment. Pediatrics is a large department with over 500 faculty/staff/students in multiple locations and 18 centers/divisions.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with HR systems, maintaining confidentiality, and providing exceptional customer service to employees and applicants. A hands-on approach to hiring, onboarding, and employment processes is required, along with efficiently managing data entry, documentation, and participating in staff HR functions. Success in this role requires being accessible to department staff and leaders and demonstrating strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process staff and student employment transactions, including hiring, onboarding, pay adjustments, and separations, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with recruitment activities, such as posting job openings, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Support hiring managers and department leaders with onboarding and offboarding tasks, including new hire paperwork and orientation.
• Generate reports, track HR data, and provide administrative support to department leadership.
• Stay updated on university HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficient processing.
• Utilize the UNM HR Salary Equity and Placement Tool (SPET) and serve as a liaison between the School of Medicine and hiring managers to ensure that salary offers align with industry standards, internal equity considerations, and the specific qualifications and experience of candidates

• Act as a liaison between faculty, staff, and University HR on topics such as benefits and retirement plans, while maintaining clear communication and alignment with SOM HR and UNM HR consultants.
• Participate in the ongoing development and updating of department recruitment procedures, utilizing HR systems such as UNM JOBS, SmartSheet, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook to manage data entry, track progress, and streamline recruitment activities.

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.

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.

• Experience with HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems such as UNM JOBS, SmartSheet, Excel, and Adobe.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with process improvements
• Experience in interpreting policy and managing processes to execute HR strategies          
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, communicate effectively as a consultant on policy, and successfully work in a team environment  

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.