What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Chadron, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Sidney, NE
Hiring Rate
$21.053
Job Posting
JR2025-00013138 Human Resources Specialist (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to support the Scottsbluff, NE, Local Office and Customer Service Center. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives.”
As an HR Specialist, you will collaborate with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team to provide operational, administrative, and strategic support for the Western Service Area of DHHS. Your work will ensure seamless HR processes and play a vital role in fostering a positive and collaborative workplace environment.
Position can be located in the following DHHS Offices: Scottsbluff, Chadron, or Sidney. Must report to Scottsbluff office weekly AND as needed if not housed full-time there.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a customer-focused, self-motivated professional who:
As An HR Specialist, You Will
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. This is a full-time in office position. Remote work is not available for this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
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.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Chadron, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Sidney, NE
Hiring Rate
$21.053
Job Posting
JR2025-00013138 Human Resources Specialist (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to support the Scottsbluff, NE, Local Office and Customer Service Center. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives.”
As an HR Specialist, you will collaborate with the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team to provide operational, administrative, and strategic support for the Western Service Area of DHHS. Your work will ensure seamless HR processes and play a vital role in fostering a positive and collaborative workplace environment.
Position can be located in the following DHHS Offices: Scottsbluff, Chadron, or Sidney. Must report to Scottsbluff office weekly AND as needed if not housed full-time there.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a customer-focused, self-motivated professional who:
- Excels in prioritizing and managing workloads.
- Maintains a high personal standard of integrity.
- Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong technical and computer proficiency.
- Thrives in building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and supervisors.
As An HR Specialist, You Will
- Coordinate HR programs, functions, and processes to ensure compliance with State Personnel rules and labor-management contracts.
- Collect and maintain critical data for areas such as FMLA, ADA compliance, and disciplinary actions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Support employee recruitment and retention efforts through projects and initiatives.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for your support area, addressing employee and manager inquiries.
- Complete new hire paperwork and assist with orientation activities.
- Maintain personnel files and follow up on missing or required documentation.
- Attend and support employee trainings, meetings, and events.
- Will work from both the local office the customer service center, with occasional travel to other Western Service Area offices. Travel to Lincoln and/or Omaha is required at least twice per year.
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. This is a full-time in office position. Remote work is not available for this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A thorough understanding of HR practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
- Familiarity with recruitment, hiring practices, and principles of progressive discipline.
- The ability to build and nurture professional relationships under challenging circumstances.
- Strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
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.
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