Personnel Technician 3 - Libraries

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS enrollment

Health insurance, dental and vision

Generous leave policies

Tuition benefits for employee courses

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno are seeking a Personnel Technician 3 to serve as the primary HR liaison, handling payroll, recruitment, benefits, time and leave support for faculty, staff, and students. You’ll provide guidance on HR policies and procedures and collaborate with the Administration team on budgets and training initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of technical payroll experience or equivalent, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with 2 years of technical personnel/payroll experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute payroll, travel, and personnel actions for library employees.
• Guide and advise employees and senior managers on HR and compensation procedures and practices.
• Collaborate with Administration on budget allocations for student workers to maintain Library operations.
• Provide recruitment support for Library hiring managers.
• Provide administrative support to the Dean, Fiscal and HR Officer, and others as requested.
• Develop training opportunities and present HR policy changes to managers.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR policies & regulations

Recruitment support

Time & leave administration

Budget and cost awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personnel Technician 3 — University Libraries

The Personnel Technician 3 will work under the Fiscal and HR Officer as part of the Libraries’ Administration team. This position serves as the primary HR Liaison for the Library and provides a wide range of payroll, compensation, recruiting, benefits, time & leave support to library faculty, staff and students. The primary mission is to provide HR technical support and guidance on policies, procedures, and practices within these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all payroll, travel, and personnel actions for library employees.
• Guide and advise employees and senior managers on HR and compensation procedures and practices.
• Collaborate with the Administration team on effective allocations of the student worker budget to maintain Library operations and services.
• Provide recruitment support for Library hiring managers.
• Provide administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, Fiscal and HR Officer, Marketing and Communications Specialist and Assistant to the Dean as requested.
• Work with managers and supervisors to identify opportunities for training and development, and make presentations on various HR and policy changes.
• Possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of technical personnel/payroll experience which included researching information, applying rules and regulations, and problem solving in areas such as recruitment and examining, payroll, interviewing and selection, and other related personnel/payroll functions; OR One (1) year of experience as a Personnel Technician II in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education and/or public agency.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Compensation

Grade 29 (Entry, Step 01 $24.02/hr.; Step 05 $28.38/hr.)

Benefits and Perks

• Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) enrollment upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Health insurance: Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave.
• Classified Benefits.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees and holds monthly meetings.
• SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees.
• University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.
• Tuition paid in full for classified employee enrollment in job‑related courses.
• Classified Staff Grants‑In‑Aid Benefit.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees working at least 50%.

About the University Libraries

The University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since its founding in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting‑edge research facilities and services, including the state‑of‑the‑art Mathewson‑IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation, partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge, and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.

Contact Information

[phone] or [e-mail]

Search Coordinator, Emme Haw at [e-mail]

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.

Anti‑Harassment & Equal Access

The University of Nevada, Reno does not discriminate on the basis of sex. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.