Current Employment Opportunity

Human Resource Officer
8/5/16
Environmental Quality
1200 "N" Street,  Lincoln NE
84
084-98270
Full-time Permanent
$18.21 -  Hourly
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM -- Monday thru Friday

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven individual with excellent communication skills to successfully assist and support work related to human resource administration. 

  • Coordinate and monitor the agency’s temporary and internship programs.  Prepare job order forms for Specialized Office Services (SOS) program and internship offices.  Maintain good working relationships with SOS and Intern staff, hiring supervisors, and all temporary/intern employees.    
  • Coordinate agency medical monitoring program, to include scheduling appointments, maintenance of confidential medical records, and acting as agency liaison with the medical organizations used in health monitoring program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information regarding collective bargaining agreements and other sensitive information.
  • Assist with the agency’s recruitment program. 
  • Schedule and coordinate applicant interviews, maintain position vacancy files, assist with interviews and conduct reference checks.      
  • Develop, coordinate and presents orientation material to new employees, explains the state’s insurance, retirement, and benefit package, state personnel rules and labor contracts, and the agency’s personnel policies.
  • Coordinates payroll and benefits programs, functions and processes to ensure compliance with state personnel rules and labor contracts and administrative procedures.
  • Support Personnel functions of the agency, including maintenance of personnel records, preparation of various Personnel related correspondence, and monthly reports. 
  • Represent the agency at various personnel functions.
  • Serve as back-up to the Personnel Manager in their absence.
  • Assist the Personnel Manager with special projects.

Two years of experience performing human resource/personnel work such as recruiting and orientating new employees; processing personnel/payroll transactions and maintaining related databases; or processing or assisting with grievances, disciplinary actions, and related fact-finding. OR  One year of coursework or training in human resource management, personnel administration, or employee/labor relations, or other administrative discipline with emphasis in human resource management, personnel administration, or employee/labor relations.

OTHER:  Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation, Ability to lift 30 pounds; Able to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

PREFERENCE: 

  • Strong interpersonal skills:
  • Interviewing and hiring applicants
  • Positive attitude,
  • Desire to learn and grow,
  • Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail,
  • Strong multi-tasking and prioritizing skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous experience in Human Resources

Knowledge of: Human Resource office functions, practice and procedures, Record-keeping techniques, Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Skill in: Communicating with a wide range of individuals, Microsoft Office, Excel & Word

Ability to:  Perform personnel and administrative duties in the areas of recruitment and maintenance of personnel records and files, Maintain the security of confidential materials, interperate and explain personnel rules and related procedures, Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with public and employees, Meets schedules and deadlines, work independently and as part of a team


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