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, guidelines and compliance with current collective bargaining agreements.

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

OAP is responsible for detailed review and 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 assistantship holders annually. OAP receives approximately 2/3 of all hires and transactions between May and August.

This is a customer service focused position requiring good communication skills and the ability to solve problems. You will work with Schools and Colleges to address 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:

• Serve as the initial contact and liaison to colleges and departments for intake and assessment
• Handle routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and current collective bargaining agreements; refer complex matters to appropriate management staff with OAP and Office for Academic Personnel Labor Relations (OAPLR).
• Review faculty employment transactions for comprehensiveness and verify incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee and process faculty hiring via UNMJobs.
• Provide support regarding hiring processes, guidelines and policies to applicants and department stakeholders.
• Maintain and audit records related to personnel files, labor agreements, and HR processes.
• Prepare documents and records required for review of complex HR issues, contract negotiations, and meetings.
• Conduct research related to human resources policies, employee relations activities, and labor negotiations.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, 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.

• Over 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• 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, Smartsheet or related software

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.