Human Resources Generalist (CYFD/ESS #41569)

Posting Details

At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service, and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

The Human Resource Generalist is there to support the needs of the HR team with various administrative and support tasks to keep operations moving efficiently throughout the department. The incumbent will work closely with the HR managers, the lead generalist, and senior generalists to accomplish these administrative tasks and provide support where needed. The incumbent will need to work collaboratively, be able to re-prioritze tasks as workload changes, and probably manage time to provide adequate support to the department.

How does it get done?

Support recruitment activities by creating job advertisements, certifying applicants lists and sending them to the Hiring Managers.

Prepare background check requests, request file reviews and conduct references.

Assist with creating files for new employees.

Collaborate with the HR team on special projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Other personnel activities upon assignment by supervisor.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Krystal Tool, Krystal.Tool@cyfd.nm.gov,. 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.