Relations Consultant

Job Information

• Job
• Location:
  
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff Full-time
• Closing Date:
  Mar 2 2026 - 23:55 MST

Yvette Benitiz, 646-2318 & ybenitiz

External - Open to all applicants

Join a collaborative, innovative, and people-centered team at the Office of People Relations. Our work is driven by connection, purpose, and impact. As a member of the OPR team, you’ll play a vital role in building and strengthening relationships across the university, applying strong communication and problem-solving skills to support thoughtful, effective solutions. In this role, you’ll draw on your interpersonal skills to navigate sensitive and complex situations, while using analytical skills to gather, assess, and interpret information that informs sound decision-making.

If you’re passionate about people, value teamwork, and want to contribute to a workplace where your skills truly make a difference, we invite you to join us.

• Position Title:
  
  People Relations Consultant
• College/Division:
  Administration and Finance
• Department: 510100-OFFICE OF PEOPLE RELATIONS
• Location:
  
  Las Cruces
• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165.80 target entry to commensurate with qualifications
• Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Announcement:
  This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• Contingent Upon Funding:
  Not Applicable
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Standard (M-F, 8-5)

• Serve as a trusted resource to NMSU employees and a strategic partner across the University community.
• Manage employee relations activities, including conducting workplace investigations; administering grievances, appeals, and complaints; and advising on and supporting the implementation of disciplinary actions, up to termination of employment and workforce reductions.
• Participate in conflict resolution efforts through mediation support and facilitated meetings.
• Provide guidance on performance management matters and manage responses to unemployment claims, including representation at hearings when required.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and consultant on employee and labor relations matters, including interpretation and application of policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide professional guidance, training, and technical assistance to HR liaisons, leaders, managers, and employees to ensure consistent, fair, and compliant employment practices.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

• Environment:
  Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Physical Effort:
  No or very limited physical effort required.
• Lifting Requirements:
  Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• Risk:
  No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.