HR Specialist/Generalist

$43,784 - $43,784/Yr

State of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Lincoln, NE

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The HR Specialist/Generalist position at the State of Nebraska's Department of Revenue offers a rewarding opportunity in public service, focusing on various human resource functions. The role involves counseling employees on leave and accommodation issues, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with personnel policies. The position is designed for individuals with HR experience who are looking to further their professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual employees regarding leave or accommodation issues.
• Process employee payroll every two weeks.
• Answer questions and explain laws, State Personnel rules, and labor contracts to employees and supervisors.
• Write memos on personnel matters and revise personnel policies.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits programs to ensure compliance with State Personnel rules and labor-management agreements.
• Manage employee performance evaluation programs and resolve differences of opinion between supervisors and employees.
• Collect information on grievances and disciplinary actions, assisting in preparation of responses.
• Instruct employees on personnel/employment laws and State Personnel rules with technical direction from higher-level officials.
• Monitor the agency's equal employment opportunity and diversity programs.
• Process job descriptions and ensure compliance with labor-management agreements and state personnel rules.

Requirements

• Two years of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration, or office/administrative work, or three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of personnel practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Ability to interact with others under stressful situations and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Basic arithmetic skills and ability to interpret instructions in various formats.
• Judgment to apply established practices and procedures to workplace issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in HR roles or related fields.
• Familiarity with federal personnel/employment laws.
• Knowledge of employee/job safety and health practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay package
• Paid time off
• Retirement opportunities
• Professional development opportunities