Human Resources Associate (Administrative Associate IV)
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description

Do you find yourself being the organizer and problem solver in everyday life? Are you looking to grow and gain experience in the Human Resources field? Join us! We're looking for a Human Resources Associate to add to our passionate team of HR professionals, and provide customer service to other NDE employees and stakeholders.

This position will have participation in a variety of areas, including recruiting, benefits, payroll, and HRIS. We're looking for candidates with high attention to detail and initiative, and the ability to maintain confidential information. If you are innovative and eager to learn new skills, we would be happy to help you with that!

This position is fixed term, with an end date of September 30, 2024 unless additional funding is obtained.

Compensation:

$16.752 - $19.262/hour

This range is based upon available budget funds. The selected candidate's skills, abilities, education, and experience will determine the salary offer within this posted range.

Teammates Enjoy:

We know the opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference state-wide through public service is important to you, but we have even more to offer:

• Hybrid work locations and workplace flexibility
• Stable employment and hours with annual salary increases
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans to choose from
• Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year, plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Wide variety of professional development opportunities
• NEW Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Program with six Nebraska community colleges!

EEO: NDE is committed to advancing equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all that we do. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we encourage applications from ALL qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Examples of Work

• Provides information and technical assistance to NDE employees related to basic human resources inquiries, policies, and procedures.
• Processes On-The-Job (OJT) placements, reviews documents for compliance, and enters new information into Human Resource Information System.
• Maintains NDE personnel electronic filing system and uploads employee documents to appropriate files.
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system and other accounting systems.
• Processes orders for HR staff supplies, payments, and other staff documents.
• Responds to requests for employee verification.
• Assists with onboarding paperwork (e.g., I-9, W-4, W-4N, direct deposit) and permanent verification.
• Assists with talent acquisition processes; schedules interviews, notifies candidates, performs reference and background checks, prepares and delivers new employee notebooks, etc.
• Assists with payroll change verifications and timecard review to ensure timecards are completed appropriately and by appropriate deadlines.
• Updates and maintains Human Resources related web pages and social media outlets.
• Notifies appropriate staff (e.g., central accounting, technology services) regarding new hires, promotions, payroll changes, and terminations.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Postsecondary education or certification related to Human Resources, Business Administration, etc., and previous experience with State of Nebraska software and systems. Proficiency with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Professional.

*In lieu of resume and cover letter, the supplemental "Questions" section of the application assists us in learning about specific, comparable experiences from each candidate. We can then accordingly determine candidates to move forward with using evidence-based equitable practices. In addition to the required Work Experience and Education sections, answering the supplemental Questions completely with requested details is highly encouraged. Each written response area has ample space to provide a complete response; due to screen size, we do not recommend filling out this application on small mobile devices.

This position is currently federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

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