Compensation: $55,495 - $60,000 DOE Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Grade: E03 Position Summary Join the San Juan College Human Resources team and make a meaningful difference in the employee experience! This dynamic position supports employee benefits and leave programs, coordinates mandatory training, and helps bring employee wellness, recognition, and appreciation initiatives to life. Working collaboratively across campus, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees while helping create a positive and supportive workplace. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys helping others, solving problems, and managing a variety of projects. Benefits You'll Love As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid leave and holidays NMERB pension plus optional retirement plans Tuition waiver Employee wellness program and EAP Free SJC gym membership and library services Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying exceptional benefits and work-life balance. Essential Duties Supports the administration of employee benefits under the direction of the Benefits Manager, including processing enrollments and changes, assisting employees with benefits questions, and resolving routine billing or data discrepancies. Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as benefits and leaves and resolves any issues that may arise. Determines employee eligibility for FMLA and short-term disability benefits; Coordinates, tracks and communicates with employees regarding their FMLA and Short-Term Disability benefits. Ensures new employees are enrolled in benefits programs; removes terminated employees and coordinates COBRA benefits. Schedules and conducts exit interviews for separating employees; provides individualized guidance regarding continued benefits options, final pay, and other separation-related matters; addresses employee questions and coordinates follow-up as needed to support a smooth and accurate offboarding process. Maintains records of new hires, changes, and separations of employees; prepares and distributes related personnel information and documentation to appropriate departments to ensure necessary employment, payroll, benefits, and administrative actions are completed. Directs the College-wide coordination and tracking of mandatory employee training, including monitoring completion, maintaining compliance records, and identifying outstanding requirements. Collaborates with departments to establish training requirements and deadlines, communicates expectations, and follows up with employees, supervisors, and department leadership regarding incomplete or overdue training. Administers special projects as directed by the VP of Human Resources and Legal Activities. Plans and executes Wellness events and activities under the direction of the Benefits Manager. Works with retirees on enrollment in and questions related to retiree healthcare benefits. Serves on the Employee Enrichment and Appreciation committee (EEAC). Serves a lead role with EEAC events, including the Thanksgiving potluck, retiree reception, and other campus-wide events. Coordinates and facilitates employee awards, including voting and selection of awardees by working with committees, Institutional Research, and other stakeholders as needed. Serves as the head of the Awards committee. Develops and implements strategic communications with employees and retirees regarding benefit changes, open enrollments, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Wellness Fair, and other benefits-related topics. Conducts new employee benefits orientation; provides follow-up assistance to employees with benefits enrollment and related questions; conducts one-on-one benefits meetings as needed; and meets with candidates during the interview process, as requested, to provide general information regarding employee benefits Ensures compliance with college objectives and with state and federal laws and regulations. Serves as liaison between employee and New Mexico State insurance providers and COBRA. Assists payroll with research and resolution eligibility and payment of short-term disability benefits. Tracks and maintains Sick Leave Bank balance, transactions, and members. Prepares benefits information for annual employment contracts. Coordinates payment of and tracks all banked overload credits and Embedded Honors credits for all faculty. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an Associate’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, business administration, employee benefits, or a related field, including experience performing administrative, coordination, or program management responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multiple processes, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and external benefits providers. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), COBRA, and other regulations related to employee benefits and leave administration preferred. SHRM-CP Certification is preferred. The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required". Cover Letter (Required) Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required) List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required) Unofficial Transcripts (Optional) Letters of Recommendation (Optional) This position will remain open until filled with application review occurring on November 2, 2026. EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us. Below are some of the benefits offered: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB) Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans Flex Spending accounts Life and Disability coverage Employee Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program Tuition waiver Free SJC Gym Membership Free Library services San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

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