Human Resources Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

Job Posting:

JR2025-00012524 Human Resources Specialist (Open Date: 01/09/2025)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

01-20-2025

Job Description

Are you an HR professional who has a high personal standard of integrity and is passionate about the dedication to the success of our internal customers? The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has an exciting career opportunity to serve as a Human Resources Specialist in Lincoln. Successful candidates will be energetic, driven, customer-focused, self-motivated, have a high personal standard of integrity and share in our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives.”

This is a steppingstone position with the potential opportunity to promote and grow within our HR team. The HR Specialist plays a key role in assisting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team in delivering HR solutions across the organization.

This position is responsible for providing operational, administrative, and strategic support to ensure the smooth functioning of the HRBP function. The HR Specialist will work closely with HRBPs to drive initiatives of DHHS.

A successful candidate will also have strong technical/computer skills or background.

Examples of Work

Every individual and role within DHHS makes an impact!

Key Duties

• Drive HR initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining critical data to support key functions like Unemployment claims, ADA compliance, and employee corrective actions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency every step of the way.
• Showcase your exceptional writing skills, sharp attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple priorities while fostering strong, positive relationships with employees and supervisors to create a collaborative and supportive workplace.
• Some travel may be required.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years human resources experience.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for work-related travel. Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources/personnel practices, procedures and terminology; state and federal personnel/employment laws;
• Knowledge of recruitment and hiring practices; and principles of progressive discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships; and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.