Human Resources Adminstrator Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

Human Resources Adminstrator #, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 09-22-2026
- Close Date: 10-06-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.169 to $27.711 Hourly or $46,112 to $57,639

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, Perm Human Resources Adminstrator # in Albuquerque, NM.

Acting under general supervision analyze and administer human resources actions, employee payroll and benefits, recruitment and human resources data entry. Work includes coordinating recruitment efforts such as job postings, reviewing applicant qualifications, conducting full cycle background checks for prospective hires, generating reports, and conducting trainings. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with a team, display time management skills, and have strong attention to detail.

This position will also serve as a backup to the Court HR Operations Manager.

Finalist(s) will be subject to criminal background checks.

• The Human Resource Administrator is responsible for preparing and completing human resources documents for supervisor or Administrative Authority approval.
• Reviews, processes, and audits payroll and maintains current knowledge of benefits, and explains and administers benefits to employees.
• Processes and enters various approved human resources transactions utilizing automated human resources management system.
• Coordinates recruitment efforts and job postings, reviews applications, evaluates applicant skills, and makes recommendations regarding their qualifications.
• Schedules interviews, participates on interview panels, and conducts background verifications and candidate reference checks.
• Provides assistance and follow-ups on inquiries from justices, judges, managers, supervisors and employees regarding human resources.
• Prepares and reviews requests for position reclassifications and creates reclassification documents.
• Analyzes job duties, organizational structures, and makes a determination of most appropriate job classification.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for monetary compensation (out of cycle) and makes appropriate recommendations for action in accordance with rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provides guidance and accurate information regarding progressive discipline and assists managers and supervisors in analyzing a problem and identifying best course of disciplinary action.
• Drafts disciplinary actions for review.
• Presents training programs.
• Maintains filings systems and archives personnel files.
• Prepares budget forms and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Assists in investigating employee complaints or grievances.
• Recommends operating policy and procedural improvements.
• May serve on local and statewide committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate a broad knowledge of human resources administration practices, principles and techniques, performance management, payroll processing, benefit administration, recruitment, interviewing and selection techniques, unemployment; records management, employment law (i.e., Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Workers Compensation) , labor relations, retirement plans, classification and compensation administration, auditing and reconciliation procedures, and training techniques.

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP)
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance Page 3 of 3 New Mexico Judicial Branch
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
• Paid time off and retirement…