Santa Fe, NM | Onsite
Full-Time | Temporary Assignment | Immediate Need
A highly respected nonprofit animal shelter in Santa Fe is urgently seeking a Temporary Human Resources Manager to support their team during a critical period. If you’re an experienced HR professional with a hands-on approach and a passion for people and purpose, this is a chance to make a real impact right away.
This role will oversee day-to-day HR operations, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and supporting staff in a compassionate, mission-driven workplace.
Step in to lead HR operations including onboarding, training, recruitment, morale, retention, and employee relations
Support supervisors with performance management, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with employment law, benefits administration, and payroll processes in coordination with the Senior Director of Finance
Maintain a professional and empathetic approach in all employee interactions
Provide structure and support to a hardworking, purpose-driven team
5+ years of HR experience, including recent hands-on employee relations work
Strong working knowledge of labor law, compliance, payroll, benefits, and employee classifications
Able to manage multiple priorities calmly and professionally
Discretion, integrity, and excellent communication skills
A warm, approachable demeanor and the ability to support a diverse team
Ready to jump in and contribute immediately
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a major plus
Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
Supportive and mission-focused work environment
Opportunity to work with a dedicated team making a difference for animals and the people who care about them
This position is onsite in Santa Fe, NM.
Temporary, full-time assignment. Expected duration to be discussed during the interview process.
The Hire Firm and our clients are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.
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Originally from Pennsylvania, Abby Dietz moved to Santa Fe from Northern Virginia/DC Metro area in 2011. She joined The Hire Firm in a temporary role but fit the culture so well we decided to keep her! Her strong background in sales, customer service, and executive administrative skills was the perfect blend for a staffing and recruiting professional. Abby has a fantastic ability to quickly understand clients’ needs and match those needs with talented candidates. She now focuses on managing the firm bu still recruits because she enjoys it so much.
Abby is a living success story for temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities and has obtained three long-term, rewarding positions in her career that started as temporary or temp-to-hire. She believes in what we do and knows first-hand how being open and flexible can lead to great opportunities. She would love to share her story with anyone who is curious about it!
When she’s not working, she enjoys recharging on backpacking trips, spending time with family, friends, and fur babies, and taking classes on whatever is currently of interest to her! Her pronouns are she/her and she invites you to share yours.
Abby was AMAZING to work with. She guided me along all of the steps of the hiring process and was very communicative. 100/10 would recommend!
Abby Dietz from the Hire Firm approached me with a Compensation position with my current employer. While it was a lower-level position based on my experience, I was willing to explore this position if it was scaled up with responsibilities and experience related to my background. Abby worked very diligently and relentlessly with both the […]
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I had a great experience with Silas and the staff at the Hire Firm. I highly recommend this local business for all of your staffing and career placement needs.
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