Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCM311: Employment Manager

Employment Manager

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM311
8
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
69,451.00 - 87,277.00 - 109,720.00 USD Annual
$33.39 - $41.96 - $52.75
$69,451.00 - $87,277.00 - $109,720.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Manager develops and manages all aspects of the employment process, including recruitment and orientation programs. This position manages human resources information processes and coordinates systems development. Responsibilities include hiring, training oversight, performance evaluation, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Consult with hiring officials on the planning, approval, and implementation of job postings, advertising, screening, applicant tracking, and selection processes. Assist in developing proactive staffing plans and budgets.
  • Supervise personnel involved in the employment process. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Evaluate, train, and, when necessary, discipline staff.
  • Oversee timely and accurate processing of human resources and payroll information. Ensure correct payment and reporting of salaries and benefits in accordance with County policies and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Manage recruitment advertising and coordinate participation in job and career fairs.
  • Coordinate network access and data security procedures for the employment section.
  • Develop and improve department system operations to ensure compatibility and integration with other County systems.
  • Develop and manage specialized databases for internal monitoring, tracking, and evaluation.
  • Produce technical summaries, analyses, and reports related to HR functions. Research, analyze, and present hiring statistics. Oversee position control.
  • Design, implement, and manage information-tracking systems for employment-related functions. Provide individual and group training to improve technology usage.
  • Support budget preparation by providing detailed reports and analyses.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Human Resources Department and the Information Technology Department.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Six (6) years of related work experience with interaction and consultation of hiring officials, planning, approval, and implementation of posting/advertising, screening, applicant pool development, requisition/applicant tracking, or selection.
  • Two (2) years in a managerial role.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete a post-offer medical examination.
  • Follow all County safety guidelines.
  • Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
  • Complete all FEMA training assigned to this position.
  • Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.



WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is performed indoors in a professional office setting.
  • The work environment is temperature-controlled.
  • Duties are performed on flat, dry surfaces such as carpet or tile.
  • Work is often performed independently, with or without direct supervision.



EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Frequently used equipment includes telephones, computers, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, and calculators.
  • Materials handled include files, forms, reports, documents, and a variety of general office supplies.

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