Human Resources Specialist (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Human Resources Specialist (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Salary

$18.70 - $18.76 Hourly

Location

Sunland Park, New Mexico

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202301812

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

08/25/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.

If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.

Thank you for your understanding.

Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.

Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.

Gracias por su comprensión.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to facilitate the efficient operation of the Human Resources Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Complies with the state approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces department/unit procedures, administrative directives and state statutes concerning the confidentiality of all staff information.

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and computer security regulations.

Calls and extends job offers to potential employees.

Promotes positive community relations through effective communication with prospective employees, Gadsden Independent School Employees, and community members.

Provides candidates with necessary information about their roles and next steps in the onboarding process.

Emails the administrators to inform them of a new hires acceptance or decline.

Sends a follow-up email to administrators once the new hire is clear through the background check to include the new hires start date.

Emails applicants to notify them that the position has been filled.

Acts as a liaison between new hires and various departments to ensure smooth onboarding.

Refers new hires to the background specialist for necessary checks and follow up on the results.

Inputs new hire information into the employee changes spreadsheet to facilitate the creation of district accounts by departments.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the employee database.

Creates employee personnel files, ensuring the application, attachments and background check results are included.

Ensures compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Sends the onboarding checklist through the recruitment platform to the new hires.

Contacts new hires to schedule for Payroll & Benefits Orientation.

Works closely with Recruitment Specialists and other team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

Provides documentation and forms necessary to conduct the mandatory training for employees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demonstrates oral and reading proficiency in English; demonstrates ability in secretarial/clerical skills to include word processing; experience in secretarial/clerical work

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the area of office clerical

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and maintain instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees. Working knowledge of business English, and Spelling.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percents, ratios, rate, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Gadsden Independent School District (NM)

Department HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Address 4950 MCNUTT RD

SUNLAND PARK, 88063

Phone 575-882-6200

Website www.gisd.k12.nm.us