HRIS Coordinator

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an HRIS Coordinator to manage HR systems, including Workday, payroll, and onboarding processes for Lincoln-based staff.

You will monitor hires, transfers, and data accuracy, generate reports, and support teammates through onboarding and offboarding while ensuring compliance with state policies.

Scheduled hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a wage range of $17.608–$27.577 per hour; pay may vary with education and experience.

Qualifications

• One year of coursework or two years of related experience in personnel management or public administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, complete, and reconcile entries in Workday and related platforms for the full lifecycle of a DHHS teammate.
• Monitor the progress of hires and transfers ensuring accurate modifications across systems.
• Serve as primary contact for employee questions related to payroll and onboarding, providing timely assistance.
• Generate and review Workday reports to ensure information accuracy.
• Audit and reconcile data feeding from Workday to other systems.

Skills

Workday knowledge

Payroll processing

Report generation

Education

One year of coursework in personnel management or public administration

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $17.608

Job Posting: JR2026-00028739 HRIS Coordinator (Open)

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our mission is clear: helping people live better lives. We are dedicated to serving the residents of Nebraska by providing essential services that promote well-being and improve quality of life. Join our team and be part of an organization committed to making a positive impact on our communities every day.

Scheduled hours are 8:30a - 5:00pm.

Wage: 17.608-27.577/ hour.

Pay rate may commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Examples of Work

• Initiate, complete, and reconcile entries in within Workday and other related platforms for the full lifecycle of a DHHS Teammate.
• Monitor the progress of hires and transfers while ensuring accurate modifications occur across all related systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and onboarding, providing timely and accurate assistance to resolve issues and address concerns.
• Generates and reviews Workday reports to ensure information is accurate.
• Review, audit, and reconcile information that feeds from Workday into other systems.
• Assist new and current Teammates through the Onboarding process, including collecting required documents and guiding employees through Workday tasks.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures.
• Run regular audits to ensure accuracy of data and correct discrepancies.
• Collect documents and complete I9's following USCIS guidelines for new teammates.
• Assist in the timely onboarding and offboarding of DHHS teammates throughout the benefit lifecycle.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications : One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications : Previous experience with Human Resource Information Systems, working computerized systems used to collect, review and process information, and creating / reviewing reports to assure accurate processing of detailed information. Experience administering employee benefits a plus. Basic Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel.

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.