Description

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E13

Department:

Executive Team

Position Summary

The Director for Human Resources plans, leads, directs, develops, and coordinates Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) policies, procedures, processes, and activities for the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the college's mission. This position is responsible for functions including, but not limited, to policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, job descriptions, employment contracts, personnel records, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, leave, employee and labor relations, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition and morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development. This position serves as the institution’s Equal Employment Officer. The incumbent supervises human resources staff. This position reports to the President.

Duties & Responsibilities

        Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.

        Administer or oversee the administration of human resource programs, including but not limited to, policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, job descriptions, employment contracts, personnel records, classification and compensation, benefits, leave, payroll, employee and labor relations, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition and morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.  Identify staffing and recruiting needs. Develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.

        Responsible for overseeing the college’s employee recruitment and selection process to ensure compliance with established policies and with state and federal laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting departments and/or screening committees on proper interviewing and screening procedures; reviewing final submission for hire to ensure that applicants meet the minimum requirements and required document submissions. Ensure that all files and records regarding the recruitment and selection process are maintained.

        Review and assist departments in the preparation of job descriptions and maintain such files.

        Serve as a subject matter expert utilizing the human resource information system.

        Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends, including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system and/or talent management system.

        Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.

        Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management and employees.

        Identify training needs, plan, develop, and deliver formal training to college management and/or employees on a variety of labor relations, employee relations, and associated topics.

        Interpret and provide advice and guidance regarding the terms of the college's collective bargaining agreements to ensure college-wide administrative compliance.

        Participate in labor negotiations during the collective bargaining process; help develop and implement collective bargaining parameters, guidelines, and procedures on behalf of the college.

        Develop and maintain employee relations databases and tracking systems; collect and analyze employee relations data, and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports.

        Supervise personnel, and provide recommendations for hiring, firing, managing performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

        Review, maintain, and recommend revisions to the Faculty Handbook, Staff Handbook, Branch College Handbook, and collective bargaining agreements.

        Responsible for monitoring all hiring, promotions, demotions, and terminations to determine Assist employees on personnel matters.

        Assist employees on personnel matters.

        Advise management on personnel matters.

        Responsible for all complaints filed with either state or federal agencies.

        Responsible for reviewing with legal counsel all personnel matters of concern as it relates to human resources.

        Review all personnel matters before being submitted to the President or designee for action or approval signature.

        Responsible for the Human Resources budget.

        Maintain and protect the official personnel records for employees.

        Responsible for reviewing and submitting recommendations to leadership on all classification and reorganization requests.

        Working with the Department of Labor on unemployment compensation applications.

        Implement and chair a Human Resource Process Improvement Team.

        Contribute to the overall success of the college by performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE          

        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution.

        Five years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities required. A portion of the required experience must include management, supervisory, and/or specialized experience. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE      

        Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution.

        SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR

        Experience working as an HR professional in higher education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

        Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

        Excellent conflict management skills.

        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

        Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

        Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

        Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

        Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

        Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

        Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

        Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

        Knowledge of compensation and benefits.

        Knowledge and commitment to principles and processes for providing excellent customer and personnel services.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

        Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and conflict management. 

        Ability to multitask.

        Strong critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

        Strong complex problem-solving skills with the ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

        Strong judgment and decision-making, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

        Normal office environment

        Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

        Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Best consideration date: October 31, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A complete application must include:  1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts conferring required degree, and 4) names, addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references (at least two must include previous supervisors).

        Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts.

        References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews. 

        Required application materials should be uploaded to the ‘Resume Dropbox’ of the application.

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Northern New Mexico College

Mission: Our mission is to support student success by providing access to affordable, community-based learning opportunities that meet the educational, cultural and economic needs of the region. Vision: As a Hispanic- and Indigenous-serving institution, sustained by place, culture, and innovation — Northern is a beacon of higher education for all students, igniting minds to create vibrant futures.