Human Resources Professional

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Human Resources Professional

Company: Law Offices Of The Public Defender


Description: Objectives SummaryOur agency offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Your health and wellness are essential, and we would be happy to discuss alternative working arrangements. Please note, that we expect the selected candidate to work in the Santa Fe Office at least two – three days weekly.We are looking for a Human Resources Professional who appreciates and contributes to a working environment that is polite, friendly, and supportive.HR Professionals at the Law Offices of the Public Defender work in all phases of Human Resources. The tasks may vary from basic data processing, complex personnel issues, labor relations, payroll, drafting internal procedures, researching and implementing new hiring techniques.You’ll get a chance to do everything HR-related and share your knowledge and experiences with us.The hourly rate of pay for an HR Professional typically ranges from $28.30 – $40.24/hourly.
For more information about living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, .My name is Ronald Herrera, and I am the Director of Human Resources. Zachary Olivas is the Deputy Director of Human Resources. Our HR team consists of people who genuinely believe in being an excellent resource to all staff and management within our agency – treating each other respectfully and displaying common courtesies is of the utmost importance. Cassandra, Kortney, Shawn, Cristina, Richard and Victoria are the trusted professionals who make this a great place to work.Essential FunctionsThe Human Resource Administrator: ( )The Human Resources Administrator (HR Admin) will have joint responsibilities as an HR Team member which may include working closely with Senior HR Administrators, the Deputy, and the Director of HR. Responsibilities are typically mid-level and professional-level work related to employee benefits, classification, pay, hiring, retirement, medical issues, policy, and procedure implementation.The incumbent in this classification is in the unique position to work with more experienced HR staff and receive on-the-job training while honing their own skills and abilities.The HR Administrator may work independently and in support of the senior HR team members to deliver solutions, accurate data, and contribute toward both short-term and long-term goals of the HR department.The Senior Human Resource Administrator: ( )The Senior Human Resources Administrator serves as a sounding board and provides advice to LOPD employees, supervisors, and managers on the appropriate interpretation and application of LOPD/HR policies, processes, and practices.The person in this role has the ability to take ambiguous situations and provide clarity. They work with functional subject matter experts, HR team members, and LOPD leadership to complete tasks. They are also the main point of service contact for an assigned customer group’s processes, related questions, and employment issues, including but not limited to HR policies, procedures, leaves of absence, corrective actions, and staffing needs involving hiring, salary offers, and position/organizational management. This role is expected to assess, prioritize and act on LOPD employee and management requests as needed and communicate needs that require additional support to the appropriate source.This job posting may be used to fill multiple positions.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field or four (4) years of experience in 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 four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.Employment RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.Default FLSA: Non-exemptThe Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.The State’s General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits – including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State’s Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State’s Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please .
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites:Total Compensation Package
As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.

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to download the Total Compensation Estimator on our , Join Our Team section. This estimator is not a legal document. All benefits are governed by the actual benefit plans, which have precedence over the information reported in this calculator. Rates are not guaranteed and may change annually based on legislative decisions. If you have any questions about this estimator, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at*State and Federal Laws – Rights of Employees* Employers are required by state and federal law to post certain information concerning the rights of employees. The required posters are listed below and may be printed individually using a standard printer and paper.– PDF file * Human Trafficking – (
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New Mexico state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. More information can be read at

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, * Employee Rights under USERRA –Please contact for questions.01Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. If you have responded that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified.

• Doctorate
• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associates Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than a High School Diploma or GED

02How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification? Please NOTE: If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us, with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.

• 10 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2years of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 6 Months
• 3 Months
• None

03Human Resources
Do you have experience multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple projects (simple and complex) and meeting deadlines, with daily unanticipated changes?

• Yes
• No

04Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.05Human Resources
Do you have experience with New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration payroll processes to correct payroll errors?

• Yes
• No

06Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.07Human Resources
Do you have experience developing and writing organizational policies and procedures?

• Yes
• No

08Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.09Human Resources
Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Law Offices of the Public Defender Rules?

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• Not Familiar

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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience entering transactions in the HCM module within PeopleSoft for payroll, benefits, and personnel?

• Yes
• No

11Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.12Human Resources
Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher?

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• Not Familiar

13Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.14Human Resources
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working with the NEOGOV recruiting/hiring process?

• Yes
• No

15Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered “No” to the previous question, type “n/a” as your response to this question.]16I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us., with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.

• I Understand

17For current State of New Mexico employees: I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.

Salary: $49899.2 – 85758.4 per year

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:54:15 GMT


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