Human Resources Specialist

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

As an HR Specialist, you will:

• Partner with department leadership to design and revise position descriptions that align with university standards and evolving organizational needs.
• Assist with compiling data for market reviews, equity analyses, and classification changes for new and current position inquires and prepare recommendations.
• Assist with the design and implementation of staff-focused programs to support the employee life cycle, such as career ladders, position level frameworks, and certification programs.
• Support staffing actions for reorganizations and changes, ensuring process compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with leaders to design, implement, and manage internship and student worker employment opportunities.
• Assist in developing standardized templates and workflows to increase consistency and efficiency across departments.
• Enhance employer branding through online platforms, professional organizations, career fairs, and outreach to trade schools.
• Prepare and post job advertisements across recruiting platforms and source for candidates.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate logistics for events such as career fairs, annual service awards, and professional development opportunities.
• Act as a departmental representative for career fairs, other events, and committees
• Serve as a liaison between University Operations, UNL HR, the Business Center, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and institutional guidelines while communicating key updates to stakeholders.
• Guide departments through the search process and engage with candidates, such as preparation and management of search documentation, coordination of interviews, facilitating required approvals, supporting offer development, and completion of all pre-employment steps.
• Provide general personnel support to departments, such as performance management documentation management, separation activities, organizational charts, and preparation and submission of personnel related documents.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment