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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 People Operations Specialist
Frame your HR credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian HR qualifications translate well, but your degree must align with the specific role. A general business degree supporting a People Ops position can raise questions, so document how your coursework directly applies to the job duties.
Target companies with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify U.S. employers who have filed LCAs for HR or People Operations roles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and are far more likely to move quickly.
Use Migrate Mate to search for sponsoring employers
Finding People Operations roles with genuine E-3 sponsorship willingness is the hardest part of the search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively hiring for this role with sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3.
Address the specialty occupation question before your offer
People Ops roles sometimes get scrutinized because HR can appear generalist. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description emphasizes specialized duties like workforce analytics, HRIS implementation, or organizational design rather than administrative support tasks.
Request employer confirmation of prevailing wage compliance
The LCA requires your employer to certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for People Operations in your work location. Ask your hiring contact early whether they've confirmed the wage level, since this step affects your offer negotiation.
File your LCA and visa paperwork with professional support
LCA errors and incomplete DS-160 submissions are the most common causes of E-3 delays for HR professionals. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your consulate appointment isn't delayed by avoidable mistakes.
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How do I find People Operations Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces People Operations Specialist roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, which cuts out the time spent contacting companies that aren't set up to sponsor. Filtering by sponsorship history rather than job title alone significantly improves your hit rate for genuine opportunities.
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 a People Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description matters. USCIS expects the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration. Roles focused on HRIS management, workforce planning, or HR analytics clear this bar more easily than broadly defined generalist positions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for People Operations roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no annual cap and no lottery, which means you can apply at any time once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate. For Australians in People Ops, the E-3 is a substantially more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 in a People Operations role?
Yes to both. Changing employers requires a new LCA and a fresh visa application or amended status filing before you start with the new company. A promotion or title change within the same employer generally requires an amended LCA if the wage level or job duties change materially. Your employer's HR or legal team should initiate both processes.
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