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Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to represent the State of Nebraska and work in human resources? Our State Personnel team is searching for an HR Assistant to join our team!
You Will Also Have Access To An Excellent Total Compensation Package Including
In this role, you will be responsible for making a great first impression for our state agency by greeting and assisting visitors, leaders and teammates as well as supporting talent acquisition efforts.
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- Located at the First Nebraska Administrative Building in downtown Lincoln, you also work in an safe and secure environment with an excellent view of our State Capitol!
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Examples of Work
Provide customer service at the State Personnel and Department of Administrative Services front desk by responding to in-person visitors, phone calls and emails and providing helpful directions. Assist with talent acquisition functions including posting jobs, reviewing applications, and maintaining information in our applicant tracking system. Support the State of Nebraska’s temporary program by scheduling and conducting interviews, completing background checks and facilitating new hire paperwork. Complete various administrative tasks in support of the State Personnel team, such as E-Verify, Veterans’ Preference verification, paperwork coordination, and database entry. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience.
PREFERRED: Strong customer service background.
OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required for this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of: human resources procedures.
Skill in providing excellent customer service; effective communication; organizing information; and working with detailed processes.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; work independently as well as in a team environment and relate to people of varying experience and backgrounds; prioritize work and handle numerous tasks with ease and accuracy; learn applicable labor contracts, rules/regulations, policies and procedures to provide information to teammates, leaders and the general public; use various computer applications including Microsoft Office and electronic databases; and use multi-line phone system. Must be reliable, responsible and dependable to job obligations with a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
