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HR Analyst

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73
life insurance, sick time, retirement plan, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Oct 11, 2025
Requisition ID req34827 Working Title HR Analyst Position Grade 11 Position Summary Are you an organized, adaptable, and self-driven HR professional who's ready to make a real difference? The University of New Mexico's Institutional Support Services (ISS) is looking for a Human Resources Analyst who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-impact environment. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner supporting 17 diverse, service-oriented departments that help the university operate seamlessly and deliver exceptional experiences every day. This position will report directly to the ISS HR Manager and will be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team that provides HR support across all 17 departments within ISS. You'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. UNM offers competitive pay and generous benefit packages, including two health care plans to choose from, vacation and sick leave, a pension retirement plan, tuition remission for you and your family, and a wide variety of personal wellness programs. This is your chance to bring your insight, initiative, and problem-solving skills to a division that plays a pivotal role in shaping the UNM experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors-helping our community grow, succeed, and thrive. Your key responsibilities include: Conducting research and analysis on HR issues and contributing to creative problem-solving. Providing guidance and consultation to client departments on policies, procedures, and best practices. Participating in investigations, job audits, and negotiations, and following up on outcomes. Developing and delivering training and presentations on HR processes and systems. Preparing reports and data analyses that identify insights and opportunities for process improvement. Supporting the development of HR procedures and documentation to ensure operational excellence. Entering and reviewing data in HR systems to maintain accuracy and compliance. Operating at the divisional or departmental level, provides a specified range of specialized professional and operational support to employees and/or members of the general public in areas such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training and development, HRIS, or human resources administration. Provides interpretation and routine consultation, and ensures compliance with various UNM Human Resources policies, procedures, guidelines and applicable federal and state laws. Participates in research and analysis of operational issues, as appropriate to the individual position, and provides or participates in problem resolution. Provides day-to-day guidance to internal clients and lower-level staff on HR procedures and best practices within a specified area of expertise. Reviews routine documentation to ensure data integrity and quality of production. May supervise, lead, train, and/or coordinate the activities of lower-level technical and/or administrative staff, as appropriate to the position. 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 5 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 Preferred Qualifications: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Ability to balance independent responsibilities with active participation in a cooperative, high-performing team environment. Proven success building positive working relationships and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and roles. Skilled in leveraging HR technologies and information systems to streamline operations and enhance data accuracy. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other data management or analysis tools. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department VP Institutional Support Svcs Staff (816A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73 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 10/31/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a Hybrid remote work agreement (RWA), with at least 2 days per week in person. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement. 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 include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to be considered for this position. *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.