HR & Payroll Coordinator: Onboarding & Compliance

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans with university match

Employee scholarship programs

Job summary

The BPAC Business Center at the University of Nebraska Lincoln seeks a full-time HR Coordinator to support a wide range of HR and payroll activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processes across departments.

You will review transactions, assist with onboarding, provide policy guidance, maintain records, and partner with central HR to improve workflows. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant HR/payroll experience.
• Associate degree with related HR/payroll experience; or Bachelor’s degree with related experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and HR policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee appointments and employment actions to ensure timely pay and policy compliance.
• Review and approve payroll and personnel transactions; resolve routine issues and escalate complex matters.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on HR and payroll policies and processes.
• Maintain HR and payroll records to ensure accurate employee information.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and answering payroll questions for new hires.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding by coordinating documentation and timelines.
• Assist with benefits, leave administration, and other employment-related programs.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization of HR and payroll practices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Payroll knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

HRIS

Job description

The BPAC Business Center at the University of Nebraska Lincoln seeks a full-time HR Coordinator to support a wide range of HR and payroll activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processes across departments.

You will review transactions, assist with onboarding, provide policy guidance, maintain records, and partner with central HR to improve workflows. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-department collaboration.