Human Resources Specialist - Part-time

Assurity Life Insurance Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Assurity Life Insurance Company is seeking a part-time Human Resources Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role provides administrative HR support, payroll and benefits assistance, and drives recruiting activities with onboarding responsibilities.

Expectations include strong communication, confidentiality, and reliable attendance in a part-time schedule. The position emphasizes HR data integrity, event support, and collaboration across HR programs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in HR, recruiting, administrative work or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality with integrity and professionalism.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience with ADP or HRIS/ATS preferred.
• Reliable attendance is essential for this role.
• Values: achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, and exactness.

Responsibilities

• HR operations and associate support, maintain HRIS data.
• Support payroll, benefits and recurring HR tasks.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze data.
• Maintain confidential records and HR documentation.
• Address routine HR questions with timely support.
• Assist with job postings and description updates.
• Coordinate candidate communication, interviews and checks.
• Screen and interview candidates during hiring surges.
• Support career fairs, events and university relations.
• Coordinate onboarding and new associate orientation.
• Assist with HR programs and wellness initiatives.
• Support communications and scheduling for initiatives.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Judgment and decision-making

Organization and time management

Relationship building

Integrity and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Reliability and attendance

Values-driven mindset

Education

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

ADP/HRIS

Job description

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Human Resources Specialist - Part-time

Part Time Lincoln, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1460

Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place. Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers

This entry-level position provides administrative and clerical support across Human Resources, with responsibilities in HR administration, recruiting and associate programs. The HR Specialist supports day-to-day HR processes and serves as backup to the HR Recruiter during periods of increased recruiting activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

45% Performs Human Resources operations and associate support responsibilities, which include:

• Processing associate and organizational changes and maintains accurate HRIS data and records.
• Supporting payroll, benefits and other recurring HR processes.
• Preparing HR reports and spreadsheets and performing routine data review and analysis.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential associate records and HR documentation.
• Responding to routine associate and supervisor questions and providing timely HR support, escalating matters as appropriate.

35% Supports recruiting, selection, and onboarding activities, which include:

• Preparing job postings and assisting with job description updates.
• Coordinating candidate communication, interviews, assessments, background checks and reference checks.
• Screening and interviewing candidates for assigned positions and providing recruiting support as needed during periods of increased hiring activity.
• Supporting career fairs, recruiting events, and college/university relationships.
• Coordinating onboarding activities and new associate orientation.

20% Provides Human Resources program and division support, which include:

• Assisting with associate activities, events, wellness initiatives, and human resources programs.
• Assisting with communications, materials, scheduling, and follow-up for assigned initiatives.
• Completing special projects and other duties as assigned.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• One to two years of human resources, recruiting, administrative, or related experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships, collaborate effectively, and remain flexible as priorities change.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with ADP or another HRIS or applicant tracking system preferred.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Talent required in values, work intensity, achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, command, relationship-extension, and exactness.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree in business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work a part-time schedule; occasional work beyond 30 hours may be required to complete position responsibilities or support events.
• Regular schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30a.m.-3p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30a.m.-2p.m. Some flexibility in scheduling may be available based on business needs.