Human Resources Manager

Overview

ATA Services, Inc., is looking for a full-time Human Resources Manager to work on assignment with the State of New Mexico.

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour with weekly pay.
Start Date: ASAP.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm.
Assignment Duration: 3 Months.
Location: In Person, Albuquerque, NM (Applicants MUST reside in Albuquerque).

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Human resources experience in New Mexico state government or public sector
• SPO processes and SHARE or comparable HR systems
• State procurement and public accountability environments

The Human Resources Manager serves as PSFA’s lead human resources professional and strategic advisor, responsible for administering and overseeing all HR functions in compliance with State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules, applicable state and federal employment laws, and PSFA policies. This position supports PSFA’s mission by ensuring a compliant, ethical, and high-performing workforce aligned with public accountability, transparency, and stewardship of state resources.

The HR Manager operates in a small-agency environment, requiring both hands-on HR administration and strategic advisory capability, and works closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, and SPO.

Human Resources Administration & Compliance

• Administer PSFA’s human resources program in compliance with:
• State Personnel Board Rules and delegation agreements
• State and federal employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, NM Human Rights Act, etc.)
• Applicable statutes governing public employment and ethics
• Serve as PSFA’s primary liaison with the State Personnel Office (SPO) on personnel actions, classification, compensation, and compliance matters
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of personnel actions, including:
• Recruitment and hiring
• Promotions, reassignments, and separations
• Performance evaluations and corrective actions

Employee & Labor Relations

• Advise executive leadership and managers on:
• Employee relations issues
• Disciplinary actions and investigations
• Performance management and corrective action
• Ensure disciplinary actions and investigations are conducted in a fair, consistent, and legally defensible manner
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with:
• Records retention requirements
• IPRA considerations
• Audit standards

Recruitment, Classification & Compensation

• Coordinate and manage recruitment activities, including:
• Job postings
• Applicant screening
• Interview processes
• Onboarding
• Ensure proper job classification and pay band alignment in coordination with SPO
• Provide guidance to leadership on position design, classification requests, and organizational structure

Policy Development & Training

• Develop, recommend, and implement PSFA HR policies and procedures consistent with SPO rules and PSFA operational needs
• Coordinate or provide training related to:
• Employee conduct and workplace expectations
• Ethics and compliance awareness
• Performance management best practices
• Support PSFA’s broader compliance culture by collaborating with legal, procurement, and leadership staff

Strategic & Advisory Role

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team on:
• Workforce planning
• Organizational development
• Risk management related to personnel matters
• Participate in strategic planning and agency initiatives affecting staffing and organizational capacity
• Prepare and maintain HR-related reports and metrics for leadership review

Supervision

• May supervise HR support staff or coordinate HR functions performed by administrative personnel
• Responsible for assigning work, reviewing performance, and supporting professional development as applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of:
• State Personnel Board Rules and classified service requirements
• Public-sector human resources practices
• Employment law and employee relations principles
• Ability to:
• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, and policies
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Communicate complex HR issues clearly to non-HR professionals
• Balance compliance requirements with practical agency…