Human Resource & Business Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Human Resource and Business Specialist (Full-time, non-exempt, hourly position)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: South Sioux City Campus SUPERVISOR: Business Office Director

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

STARTING PAY: $17-19/HR BENEFITS based upon experience.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: “The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.

Job Description

The Human Resource/Business Specialist provides expertise in human resources and business such as accounting, human resource topics of compensation, recruitment, employee relations, training and development, employee wellness, and/or affirmative action; provides information about College policies and procedures, investigates employee issues/concerns; compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports for management; provides advice on policies, procedures, and programs that are consistent with changes to federal and state laws and regulations and are consistent with Umonhon (Omaha) and Isanti Dakota tribes policies.

Duties

• Maintain personnel files and appropriate funding sources.
• Review college employment applications and hiring processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, responding to applicants, and guiding the interview process.
• Respond to inquiries concerning human resources issues.
• Provide guidance to employees and management on human resources policies and procedures.
• Participate in project teams to develop and implement human resources policies, programs, or process changes.
• Develop training, communications, presentations and/or information programs for employees/groups of employees.
• Assist with payroll, reconciliations, and other general business office elements as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 2-3 years’ experience with Human resource management.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Prior Experience with HRIS programs, and MIP
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of NICC
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related area
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of basic Tribal structure of the Umonhon (Omaha) and Santee Nations
• Knowledge of the Omaha and/or Santee culture
• Accuracy
• Honesty
• Dependable
• Organized
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to pass background screenings, including criminal and financial background checks.
  
  

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Nebraska Indian Community College gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Indian preference in employment act and veterans’ preference. In the absence of qualified Indian applicants, consideration will be given to applicants without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or veteran status, the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap, or other legally protected status. NICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY: You can visit us on the web at http://www.thenicc.edu.Applications are also available at any of our three campuses. Include the following: (1) a letter of intent outlining how you are qualified for the position based upon the qualifications and responsibilities, (2) a resume/CV, (3) transcripts, and (4) an NICC Application. Please send your application materials to: HR Specialist Greg Bass at gbass@thenicc.edu and Business Office Director, Lorie Broberg at lbroberg@thenicc.edu.

Macy Campus 1111 Hwy 75 Macy, NE 68039 Phone: 402-837-4183

Santee Campus North River Road Niobrara, NE 68760 Phone: 402-494-2311

SSC Campus 2605 Dakota Ave. South Sioux City, NE 68776 Phone: 402-494-2311

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About Nebraska Indian Community College

For the past 40 years, the Nebraska Indian Community College has been and remains dedicated to planting the seeds of knowledge through unique and culturally relevant educational experiences. These experiences are geared toward all Umonhon(Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and other learners attending classes at one of our three campuses. NICC is open to all who are willing to enhance and improve their lives. In order to create a more perfect setting for learning, we are actively pursuing new and improved educational facilities. Further, the college has recently received excellent marks, with the next site visit scheduled in seven years. The college is dedicated to bringing state-of-the-art facilities and programs to our learners, and it is our intention to encourage students to take advantage of a quality, culturally-based education. Our aim is to provide you with a quality learning experience and to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need in the profession of your choice. We invite you to become a part of our learning community. We welcome learners, visitors, and especially family members of present and past students. I would like to personally invite you to learn about us so that we can learn about you to better serve you to prepare for your aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Our campuses are constantly sponsoring programs, activities, and events in the community – thus showing our enthusiastic spirit of reaching out and making out environment a better place to work, communicate, play, learn, and live.