State of Nebraska · 1 week ago
HR Specialist/Generalist
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.53/hr - $21.53/hr
3+ years expThe State of Nebraska is seeking an HR Specialist/Generalist to manage payroll processes, worker's compensation claims, and compliance with HR programs. This role involves coordinating HR functions, developing orientation materials, and serving as a resource for personnel policies and procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages the entire payroll process from collecting and verifying employee hours and data to calculating wages, taxes, and deductions, ensuring timely and accurate biweekly deadlines are met
Resolves pay-related issues, payroll audits and serves as the primary point of contact for employee pay inquiries
Manages Worker's Compensation claims, processes FML requests and explains the State's benefit and retirement packages and types of leave for new and end of employment employees
Coordinates HR programs, functions, or processes to ensure compliance with State Personnel rules, labor management agreements and contracts and administrative procedures
Coordinates, develops, presents, and evaluates HR orientation materials and SOPs pertinent to our agency
Serves as a backup on the recruiting process
Answers questions and explains personnel policies and procedures to teammates and supervisors under State Personnel rules and multiple labor contracts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration/administrative or three years of related experience
Background/motor vehicle request checks will be required prior to hire
Must have a valid driver's license
Knowledge of general practices of diverse areas of personnel administration including wage administration, talent acquisition, performance evaluations, management-teammate relations, payroll and benefits
Ability to communicate with others individually and in group presentations, with employees and management alike
Able to interpret and apply governmental rules, multiple labor contracts, agency directives and work instructions
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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Nebraska Governor
2025-06-22
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