Human Resources Business Partner II

Socket.dev; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services - Agency 25 in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner II to collaborate with agency leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals and shaping a strong workplace culture. The role focuses on engagement, performance, and ensuring HR practices drive meaningful outcomes for employees and the organization.

The HR partner will serve as a trusted advisor, providing consultation, coaching, and policy interpretation while navigating multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• PHR / SPHR / SHRM certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of related HR experience in complex or public sector settings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with agency leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals.
• Shape workplace culture and support teams through growth and change.
• Drive engagement, improve performance, and ensure HR practices impact employees positively.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and policy interpretation to leaders and staff.
• Conduct investigations and provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manage employee relations cases and collaborate with HR teams across units.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR / SPHR / SHRM certification

Job description

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$33.018

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029382 Human Resources Business Partner II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-05-2026

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative HR professional to join our team as a HR Business Partner. In this role, you'll partner with leaders of the agency to align people strategies with organizational goals, shape a strong workplace culture, and support teams through growth and change. You will serve as a trusted advisor — driving engagement, improving performance, and ensuring HR practices make a real difference for employees and the agency.

Our HR team is grounded in the values of trust, respect, excellence, collaboration, and wellness, and we are looking for a team member who embodies these principles by building strong relationships, approaching challenges with integrity and care, and supporting a workplace culture where both people and performance can thrive.

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Examples of Work:

The HR Business Partner II partners closely with leaders to support effective performance management and enhance the overall employee experience. This position is assigned an area of the agency, providing consultation, coaching, and support to leaders and employees.

• Develop strong relationships with leaders to understand operational priorities and align HR strategies with organizational goals.


• Promote collaboration between HR teams and business units to deliver coordinated and responsive support.


• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends and recommend strategies that strengthen team performance and organizational effectiveness.


• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.


• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.


• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to apply critical thinking to performance management, policy interpretation, and problem-solving, with clear and professional written communication.


• HR Certification as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.


• Experience working in complex, multi-site, or public sector organizations.


• Experience coaching leaders on performance management and conflict resolution.


• 3-5 years of related experience.

Other:

Some travel and independent travel will be required. Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License

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.