Human Resources Generalist (DOT/D5 #20263)

The State of New Mexico is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support District Five's HR team in Santa Fe. This on-site role focuses on payroll and benefits for more than 300 employees, supports new employee orientation and onboarding, and handles personnel transactions across district offices, patrols, and construction sites. The position offers an hourly wage of USD 2,488 to 3,732.

Responsibilities

• Provide biweekly payroll and benefits support for District Five staff, offices, patrols, and construction locations, with an emphasis on customer service and consistent operations for 300+ employees.
• Assist with new employee orientation and onboarding, including payroll, benefits, and enrollment during orientation.
• Process biweekly payroll actions and related payroll processing tasks.
• Audit biweekly payroll and related actions to ensure correct processing.
• Handle hires, transfers, and terminations as needed, coordinating payroll and benefits processing and closure.
• Maintain personnel files for new hires and current employees and support personnel transactions as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Alternatively, four years of combined education and/or direct experience from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required degree.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Benefits

• Three days of administrative leave upon start date for external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Posting Details

• District Five is one of six districts within the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
• The district boundaries include Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan counties.
• District staff deliver Maintenance, Construction, Engineering Support, and Business support to help ensure public safety and efficient highways.
• New external hires may be eligible for three days of administrative leave on their start date.
• This position is located in Santa Fe, within the District Five HR/Administrative Section.
• Interviews are anticipated within two weeks of the closing date.

Why does the job exist?

• The role provides payroll and benefits support for District Five staff, offices, patrols, and construction offices with a focus on customer service and consistent operations for more than 300 employees. It also assists with onboarding and benefits enrollment during orientation.

How does it get done?

• The incumbent is responsible for biweekly payroll and benefits processing and related actions.
• Biweekly payroll actions are audited for accuracy and proper processing.
• Hires, transfers, and terminations are processed as needed with associated payroll and benefits handling and closure.
• Personnel files for new hires and current employees are maintained, and personnel transactions are supported as required.

Who are the customers?

• Internal NM DOT District Five employees.

Ideal candidate

• Internal NM DOT District Five employees.

Working conditions

• Office setting with routine exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) work, and extensive computer and phone usage.
• Must meet strict deadlines, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Some in-state travel to the Patrols may be required.
• Working conditions may vary by agency utilization and recruitment needs; requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabilities.

Supplemental information

• Total Compensation information is available.
• Agency contact: Marie Anaya, (505) 490-0471.
• For statutory requirements information, refer to the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining unit position

• This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.