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We welcome your application to join our Employment & Compensation Services team at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Serve as a trusted resource to empower confident and thriving employees that champion student success and shape organizational excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources Specialist Associate for Central Employment and Compensation supports a wide range of human resources operations with a focus on hiring processes, personnel actions, records management, and compliance-related activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of HR transactions while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to institutional policies.
- Prepare and process hiring proposals and job postings for non-exempt positions.
- Review and approve Handshake postings for student employment opportunities.
- Audit student employee and graduate assistant hires to ensure accuracy and completeness of hiring documentation.
- Review, prepare, and submit EPAFs and PAFs for non-exempt and student personnel actions.
- Initiate and manage TAS background checks for applicable hires.
- Triage and assign incoming HR ticket requests to the appropriate HR Business Partner.
- Create and maintain personnel file records in compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
- Assist with IPRA and subpoena requests, ensuring timely and accurate document support.
- Support verification of employment requests.
- Perform transcript coding and maintain related records.
- Conduct research related to HRS requests and provide accurate information or recommendations.
- Maintain and process mailed and faxed HR forms, ensuring proper documentation and routing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP may be considered as partial fulfillment of educational requirements, particularly when combined with relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Certification/Licensure:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
LOCATION
Location: Las Cruces
COMPENSATION
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 17.85
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
Department Contact: Joyce Rindner, jrindner@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing at: May 8 2026 - 23:55 MDT
INTRODUCTION
We welcome your application to join our Employment & Compensation Services team at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Serve as a trusted resource to empower confident and thriving employees that champion student success and shape organizational excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources Specialist Associate for Central Employment and Compensation supports a wide range of human resources operations with a focus on hiring processes, personnel actions, records management, and compliance-related activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of HR transactions while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to institutional policies.
- Prepare and process hiring proposals and job postings for non-exempt positions.
- Review and approve Handshake postings for student employment opportunities.
- Audit student employee and graduate assistant hires to ensure accuracy and completeness of hiring documentation.
- Review, prepare, and submit EPAFs and PAFs for non-exempt and student personnel actions.
- Initiate and manage TAS background checks for applicable hires.
- Triage and assign incoming HR ticket requests to the appropriate HR Business Partner.
- Create and maintain personnel file records in compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
- Assist with IPRA and subpoena requests, ensuring timely and accurate document support.
- Support verification of employment requests.
- Perform transcript coding and maintain related records.
- Conduct research related to HRS requests and provide accurate information or recommendations.
- Maintain and process mailed and faxed HR forms, ensuring proper documentation and routing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP may be considered as partial fulfillment of educational requirements, particularly when combined with relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Certification/Licensure:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
LOCATION
Location: Las Cruces
COMPENSATION
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 17.85
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
Department Contact: Joyce Rindner, jrindner@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing at: May 8 2026 - 23:55 MDT
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Specialist
Frame your Australian HR credentials correctly
Your three-year Australian bachelor's degree meets the E-3 education requirement. Gather your official transcripts and, if your degree title differs from U.S. norms, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for HR Specialist roles. Prior filings signal that the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
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Address specialty occupation in your application materials
E-3 approval hinges on proving the HR Specialist role is a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Your resume and cover letter should connect your HR functions, such as workforce planning or employee relations, explicitly to your degree field.
Get the LCA filed before your interview is scheduled
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can attend your consulate interview. Employers unfamiliar with E-3 often underestimate this step, so confirm with HR that the LCA process has started as soon as you receive a verbal offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination gaps that occur when the employer's general counsel handles E-3 for the first time.
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How do I find Human Resources Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces U.S. Human Resources Specialist roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have no process for sponsoring Australian professionals. Filter by role and location to see what's currently available.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an HR Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It can, but the specific job duties matter. Roles focused on strategic workforce planning, employee relations, compensation analysis, or HR systems implementation are more defensible as specialty occupations than generalist administrative support roles. The position description needs to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field is a standard requirement for entry, not just preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for HR Specialist roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. You can apply at any time of year, there's no annual cap to compete against, and renewals are indefinite as long as you hold a qualifying job offer. For HR professionals with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a substantially more predictable path than the H-1B registration process.
What happens to my E-3 status if my HR role is restructured or eliminated?
Your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and job. If your role is eliminated, you have a grace period of up to 60 days to find a new sponsoring employer and begin a fresh E-3 process. The new employer will need to file a new LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours has expired, so starting the search immediately after any restructuring notice is critical.
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