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Human Resources Administrator (DOH/SLD#10874)

Salary

 

$32.15 - $48.23 Hourly

$66,880 - $100,320 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C9

Posting Details

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


The New Mexico Department of Health Scientific Laboratory consists of three laboratories that support laboratory testing of a variety of state and local agencies. The Laboratory overarching mission is to protect the public health and safety for New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the human resources functions and activities of the Scientific Laboratory, ensuring that recruitment, transactions, worker's compensation, ADA/FMLA, collective bargaining, effective discipline, equal employment opportunity; and training functions are carried out completely, timely and fairly through effective oversight, planning and direction

How does it get done?

 
The HR Administrator is responsible for all HR activities at the Scientific Laboratory. This includes job postings, MEP initiations and evaluations; reclassifications; requested budget information; benefits coordination and management; compensation; recruitment; labor relations management; application of discipline; alternate dispute resolution practices; compliance with ADA
and EEO; implementation of FMLA and Worker's Compensation procedures and requirements; and all other HR functions required of the division. Assure completion of payroll and personnel actions for SLD staff. Process requests for recruitment and employee evaluations. Conduct personnel and insurance orientations for SLD new hires. Verify insurance enrollments to assure correct coverage and deductions. Act as communications officer for the laboratory telephone system. Direct and manage the Human Resource staff under your supervision.

Who are the customers?

 
The HR administrator supports all staff at the Scientific Laboratory and acts as a liaison with the DOH Human Resources Bureau.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional that is able to support staff at the laboratory and work side by side with the Human Resources Bureau in the Department of Health. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and offer guidance to staff in navigating HR issues.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's Degree in any related field and four (4) years of experience in training, staff development, designing courses, producing instructional aides/materials, human resource operations, recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation, and benefits administration and/or occupational analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with significant computer and phone usage. The position also requires frequent interaction with other employees

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Michael Edwards (505) 383-9001 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.

Date Posted
06/07/2026
Job Reference
164338
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Human Resources
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