Vp Of Human Resources Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID
req37133
Working Title
HR Services Rep,Sr
Position Grade
09
Position Summary

Seeking Excellence in Service

The University of New Mexico is seeking a highly skilled and serviceoriented Senior HR Service Center Representative to join the Division of Human Resources. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fastpaced, missiondriven environment and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service. The position plays a critical role in supporting employees, applicants, retirees, and the broader campus community.

The Senior HR Service Center Representative provides highlevel, frontline human resources support and serves as a primary point of contact for HRrelated inquiries. This role exercises independent judgment, performs advanced service center responsibilities, and supports compliance with federal, state, and University policies. The Senior Representative builds upon foundational HR Service Center duties and assumes expanded responsibility, system access, and accountability, particularly in the areas of benefits and talent acquisition support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary triage and resolution point for HR inquiries received via phone, email, electronic ticketing systems, and inperson.
• Provide accurate, timely, and professional guidance on a broad range of HR topics, including benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and general employment policies.
• Independently research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex or sensitive inquiries; appropriately escalate issues requiring specialized expertise.
• Reduce escalations through effective assessment and resolution.
• Track, document, and manage inquiries using HR information systems and ticketing tools to ensure service-level standards are met.
• Receive, review, and process personnel, employment, and benefits documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain confidential employee and benefits records in accordance with HIPAA, records retention, and University standards.
• Generate correspondence, reports, and data summaries to support operational needs and audits.
• Participate in quality control, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Service Center.

Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 7/13/2026.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 4 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience providing HR service center support within a higher education or large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting employee benefits administration, including enrollment, leave, and dependent verification.
• Demonstrated experience supporting talent acquisition and onboarding processes, including document auditing and compliance.
• Working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and benefit programs.
• Experience using HRIS systems (such as Banner), electronic records management, and customer service ticketing systems.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive information, and resolve complex issues independently.
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills in a high-volume environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
HR Service Center (730B5)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
7/13/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

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.

Please attach a cover letter and resume as part of your application. Your cover letter should describe your interest in the position and highlight how your experience aligns with the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

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.