Senior Human Resources Generalist (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18708)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of the closing date.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) supports the operations of state government by providing essential services, including managing recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and performance. Human Resources (HR) supports the department in fostering a productive, inclusive, and compliant workplace while ensuring the well-being and development of its staff.

Vision Statement: Set the standard for a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system.

Mission Statement: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.

Core Values: Safety, Accountability, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Communication.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

This position will serve as a senior professional level Human Resources (HR) employee and independently consult with NMDOT employees, leadership and HR staff statewide regarding classification, compensation, recruitment, selection and retention, and organizational structure. The Senior HR Generalist will process personnel transactions, provide support to NMDOT employees in relation to HR matters, while ensuring compliance with NMDOT's directives/policies and procedures, State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Rules, and State and Federal Statutes/Laws/Regulations, and provide training and guidance with strict adherence to confidentiality.

How does it get done?

The primary responsibilities of the Senior HR Generalist will include, but are not limited to, providing high level HR administrative support to management, the General Office (GO) and Districts which will include independently processing job postings, recruitments, on-boarding, separations, new employee orientation, and policy implementation utilizing the Statewide-Human Resources-Accounting-Reporting (SHARE) application. Comprehension of benefits, payroll, government regulation, legal compliance, and safety compliance is required. Additionally, this position will be responsible for compensation and classification actions to include compensation analysis and recommendations, classification analysis and workforce planning. This is accomplished through advanced level assistance, making recommendations in regard to salaries, equitable pay, determining appropriate classification and organizational structures. Lastly, this position will provide training and support to lower-level staff, various departments, management and staff in human resource processes and actions, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.

Who are the customers?

The NMDOT Human Resources staff, General Office (GO) employees, Districts, supervisors and managers, as well as external applicants.

Ideal Candidate

The NMDOT Human Resources staff, General Office (GO) employees, Districts, supervisors and managers, as well as external applicants.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in human resource operations; recruitment, selection, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations, investigations, HR-related training experience, and/or occupational analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Paul Chavez, (505) 670-8452. 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.