HR Assistant

HR Assistant (Open)

Bring your creativity, people skills, and fresh ideas to the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Personnel Division. As an HR Assistant on our Talent Acquisition Team, you'll play a part in connecting people with meaningful careers while working with candidates, internal teams, and partners across state government. This is a dynamic, people-focused role where no two days are exactly alike. You'll have opportunities to meet new people, build relationships, collaborate with multiple teams, and support a variety of talent acquisition and temporary program activities. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to recruitment communications, social media, marketing efforts, and creative projects that help attract candidates and showcase career opportunities with the State.

This position offers a hiring rate of $17.608/hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellness, and professional growth.

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately

Military leave

156% 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 (PSLF) 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

A safe and secure environment

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!

Job Duties:

• Assist with talent acquisition functions including reviewing job requisitions, evaluating applications, and maintaining information in our applicant tracking system.
• Contribute to Nebraska State Jobs marketing and social media efforts through content creation and tracking engagement metrics.
• Support the State of Nebraska's SOS Temporary Program by scheduling and conducting interviews, completing background checks and facilitating new hire paperwork.
• 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.
• Complete various administrative tasks in support of the State Personnel team, such as Veterans' Preference verification, paperwork coordination, employment verifications, and database entry.
• All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications: Strong customer service background. Experience creating marketing or social media content.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: general 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.