Provides professional, technical, and analytical Human Resources (HR) expertise to strategic planning and project work for City-wide HR functions and services to meet strategic initiatives and objectives.

Work is performed in an office setting.

Light physical demands; mostly desk work; frequent use of a personal computer.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. 

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, or related field PLUS five (5) years of professional-level HR work related experience in a government environment that has reasonably prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, such as those listed above. Three (3) years of qualifying experience is to include supervision of staff. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Professional relevant certifications may be preferred.

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided to include human resources administration in the public sector, recruiting, testing, labor relations and collective bargaining, employee benefit programs, classification and compensation systems and methodology; City, State, and Federal laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations governing HR activities and functions; statistics and statistical theory and methods, and tests and measurement theory and practice; principles of confidential records and file management; principles of organizational analysis and development; principles and practices of effective employee supervision; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods, data collection, and analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; monitor, control, and maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; firmly and impartially supervise, oversee, lead, and direct the activities of staff; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; analyzing, interpreting, and applying policies and procedures, and Federal, State, and local laws and regulations on employment and employee relations; effectively coordinating and managing assigned programs and projects; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; assessing needs to recommend and implement appropriate systems, procedures, and solutions; using independent judgment and personal initiative; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; effectively resolving operational and personnel problems; effectively and accurately advising department staff on personnel issues; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.