Are you an HR professional who is passionate about the dedication to the success of our internal customers? The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has an exciting career opportunity to serve as a HR Business Partner I. Successful candidates will be energetic, driven, customer-focused, self-motivated, have a high personal standard of integrity and share in our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives.”

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.

Come grow with us! DHHS offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, and career pathing. It's not just a job - it's a career!

Examples of Work

The work we do daily with DHHS teammates within our Human Resources Business Partner team has a great impact on the Nebraskans we serve.

This position will support the Lincoln Regional Center. What you will do as a HR Business Partner I:

-Serve as a credible trusted advisor to employees and supervisors within DHHS

-Help advise management on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, recruitment and retention; liaison with administrative staff and internal/external partners;

-Consults and partner with other HR team members across the state.

*Successful candidates will possess outstanding writing skills, an attention to detail and an ability to manage many priorities and projects all while building positive relationship with employees and supervisors. Travel is required.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years' experience in Human Resources management including areas such as: Human resources practices and procedures; employee relations including investigation, discipline, grievances, and labor management; medication and conflict resolution. Experience working with Labor Contracts and Classified System Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for work-related travel. No remote work.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful candidate has knowledge of:
Human resources/personnel practices, procedures and terminology; state and federal personnel/employment laws;

Recruitment and hiring practices; and principles of progressive discipline.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships; and excellent customer service skills.
Must be detailed oriented and well organized.
Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.80 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Employee relations: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, NE 68522 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68522: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person