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Son

HR Specialist

LocationLincoln, NE
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Two years of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or three years of related experience.
Independently problem-solve
Critically think about situations and navigate ambiguity
Collaborate positively with customers and colleagues
Work with little to no direct supervision once fully trained
Remain flexible and welcoming of change
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Process improvement
Eligibility1
Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Skills
Workday
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Military leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Public service loan forgiveness
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$22.011
Job Posting:
JR2026-00029689 HR Specialist (Open)
Hiring process
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-14-2026
Job Description:
Are you innovative, outgoing, creative and driven? We want you to join our dynamic team as a Recruitment Specialist! Check out what we have to offer, and how you can make a significant impact in the lives of others by bringing your talent to state government. In this role, you’re responsible for supporting recruitment activities for a variety State agencies through an HR Shared Services model. You won’t get this experience anywhere else at the State! We work fast but smart, so this role is going to give you the opportunity to fast forward your experience in the recruiting and human resources field. Actively sourcing talented individuals to join our teams, building brand awareness and partnerships, working closely with leadership on successful onboarding and offboarding is going to be your sweet spot.
Benefits
Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job Duties:
Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process from advertising, communicating with candidates, coordinating interviews, participating on interview panels (digitally or in-person as requested), making employment offers, and conducting background and reference checks.
Onboarding: Manage the new employee set-up process, including the utilization of Workday hiring processes, computer access set up, training assignments, personnel information filing, and more.
Orientation: Prepare for, and conduct, in-person HR New Hire Orientation sessions at least once per week from the Lincoln office. Coordinate with agency hiring managers to ensure the new employee’s first day runs efficiently and successfully. Complete New Hire Paperwork (Form I-9, W4, W4N, and other agency documents) in accordance with the USCIS and IRS requirements. Provide New Hire Orientation information in the form of a presentation.
OffBoarding: Manage the entire exit process with departing employees, including the utilization of Workday termination processes, archiving and deletion of computer accesses, personnel filing information, and act as a point of contact for the departing teammate.
Other responsibilities: Provide support to our leadership teams for various day-to-day HR functions. Collaborate with organizational partners to effectively build trust and successful working relationships. Work with a team of Human Resources Specialists, modeling confidence, ethical behavior, great customer service, exceptional communication, and a commitment to innovation, integrity, and accountability. Develop relationships and build partnerships with Nebraska and/or surround state educational institutions to increase brand awareness resulting in the development of a reliable talent pipeline program. Research, develop, and propose strategic active recruitment program initiatives to HR leadership aimed at increasing brand awareness resulting in increased application conversion rates. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Two years of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or three years of related experience.
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to:
• Independently problem-solve
• Critically think about situations and navigate ambiguity
• Collaborate positively with customers and colleagues
• Work with little to no direct supervision once fully trained
• Remain flexible and welcoming of change
Skill in:
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Process improvement
If you’re currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don’t apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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