AOC Human Resources Project Manager Perm in Santa Fe, NM

Business Unit: 21800

AOC Human Resources Project Manager #, Full‑Time, Perm in Santa Fe, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 02-26-2026 - Close Date: 03-12-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $36.179-$45.224 per hour or $75,252-$94,066 annually

The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full‑time, permanent AOC Human Resources Project Manager # for the Human Resources Division in Santa Fe, NM.

Acting under administrative direction, research, plan, coordinate, direct, and implement statewide human resources projects for AOC HRD and the New Mexico Judicial Branch.

• The AOC Human Resource Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, integrating and coordinating statewide projects related to human resources.
• Participates in short/long‑term planning for human resources projects and initiatives.
• Assists with implementing and developing the judiciary’s statewide human resources processes and systems including classification and compensation, statewide personnel committees, and employee relations.
• Assists the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned activities and projects; recommends, develops, implements and administers policies, procedures, training guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Assists in the development of complex statistical reports in relation to established goals; assists in implementing projects and programs to increase the effectiveness of human resources activities statewide and is responsible for assigned special projects and activities.
• Provides, organizes, and implements training for staff and human resource personnel; identifies and promotes training for judicial branch supervisors, managers and staff.
• Assists in the development of training programs, including materials, curriculum, and training plans; implements, coordinates, and presents educational programs and training.
• Interprets and provides guidance on the application of policies, procedures, rules, and laws in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner.
• Develops and prepares statistical and management reports and assists in the evaluation of data in relation to established goals.
• Serves as a liaison and provides support to human resource managers, court staff, state agencies, and the public.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the human resources division and the services provided.
• Assists in statewide job classification studies, analyzes job duties and organizational structure, and may prepare job reclassification documentation including recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Assists in the development of the Judicial Branch classification and compensation plan.
• Provides guidance and information regarding progressive discipline to management, drafts disciplinary actions and assists managers and supervisors in analyzing the problem and identifying the best course of disciplinary action.
• Investigates employee complaints, prepares and reviews reports of findings and recommends appropriate response and/or corrective action.
• Investigates, prepares, and responds to statewide unemployment claims.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of project management, human resources administration practices, performance management, recruitment, interviewing and selection techniques, records management, employment law, classification and compensation, employee relations, mediation and conflict resolution, investigative and interviewing procedures and techniques, statistical data collection, audit and reconciliation procedures, budget processes including position allocation and organizational structures, loss control, and training techniques.

Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

• This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a…