HR Operations & Payroll Advisor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Retirement plans with university match

Scholarship programs for employees and

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking an HR Specialist to support the College of Arts & Sciences by advising faculty, staff, and students on HR and payroll policies, and by handling appointments, compensation, leaves, and time reporting.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, collaborate on position descriptions, ensure compliance with policies and laws, and partner with central HR for final decisions, contributing to a positive, professional employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related HR/payroll experience.
• Experience with an HRIS, payroll processing, applicant tracking, or similar system.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with laws and policies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising faculty, staff, and students on HR and payroll policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Managing employee appointments and complex personnel actions including compensation, funding, organizational changes, leaves, work authorization, and separations.
• Overseeing payroll administration, including the review of complex payroll transactions and resolution of payroll and time reporting issues.
• Working with supervisors to develop position descriptions and apply a working knowledge of classification, compensation, and FLSA to make informed recommendations, consulting with central Human Resources for final decisions.
• Managing recruitment and search processes for open positions, partnering with hiring managers and search committees to ensure efficient and equitable hiring practices.
• Managing employee onboarding and offboarding by coordinating activities to ensure a positive employee experience and compliance with university requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll processing

Applicant tracking system

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking an HR Specialist to support the College of Arts & Sciences by advising faculty, staff, and students on HR and payroll policies, and by handling appointments, compensation, leaves, and time reporting.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, collaborate on position descriptions, ensure compliance with policies and laws, and partner with central HR for final decisions, contributing to a positive, professional employee experience.