Human Resource Specialist

Position Information

Position Information


Working Title
Human Resource Specialist


Department
University Television-0912


Requisition Number
S_260443


Posting Open Date
06/05/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
06/18/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


Reporting to the HR Director, the Human Resources Specialist provides professional support for human resources functions at Nebraska Public Media, with a focus on recruitment, hiring, and workforce support. This position coordinates and supports recruitment processes, assists managers with job descriptions, classification, compensation, onboarding, and hiring activities, and helps ensure compliance with applicable University, State, Federal, and organizational requirements. The Human Resources Specialist also supports a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits and payroll processes, performance management, training, compliance reporting, and employee engagement initiatives. The role works closely with managers, employees, University and State HR partners, and organizational leadership to provide responsive, accurate, and consistent HR guidance.

Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska. Some of these services include a statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of related payroll and/or human resources work experience; Additional years of completed relevant education or experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of payroll and/or human resources terminology and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification
• Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
• Experience conducting training.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance or human resources system.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
• Working knowledge of international hiring policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No


Physical Required
No


Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No


Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes


Posted Salary
$50,328/year minimum


How to Apply


Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.


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Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional


Job Type
Full-Time


Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


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