Compliance Splst - req# 29596

The University of New Mexico's Division of Human Resources, HR Services, is actively seeking a qualified individual with outstanding attention to detail and demonstrated expertise in conducting workplace investigations to join our dynamic Labor and Employee Relations (LER) team as a Compliance Specialist.

In this critical role, you will be instrumental in evaluating compliance matters by gathering and analyzing pertinent evidence, conducting thorough internal investigations into compliance claims, and formulating determination letters based on your comprehensive findings.

Other duties:

• Provides guidance, expert interpretation of policy, and training to the university community to minimize potential adverse impact of lawsuits and compliance complaints, and to resolve disputes at the lowest administration level.
• Researches and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on general and specific compliance issues as required by management.
• Reviews and collects data for legal or risk management analyses, studies, and monitoring related to organizational compliance; performs and/or participates in the performance of root-cause analysis.
• May provide guidance and support to constituent departments conducting their own internal compliance audits; may help departments to prepare interpretive reports based on findings and recommends appropriate solutions or actions.
• May respond to requests from departments for compliance evaluations; coordinates with departments to ensure timely completion of indicated corrective actions.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience working with Unions.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing written investigation reports.
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and Union contract negotiations.
• Familiar with Title IX.
• Familiar with Clery Act
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing workplace investigation reports.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• SHRM certification.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.