HR Assistant

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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
18-18 Hourly
Junior
Social Impact
The Role
Supports talent acquisition by reviewing requisitions and applications, maintaining applicant tracking data, coordinating interviews and background checks, processing new-hire paperwork, and assisting with employment verifications and Veterans’ Preference reviews. Creates recruitment and social media content, tracks engagement, provides front-desk customer service, and completes administrative and database-entry tasks while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$17.608


Job Posting:

JR2026-00029416 HR Assistant (Open)


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

09-29-2026


Job Description:

Bring your creativity, people skills, and fresh ideas to the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services – State Personnel Division. As an HR Assistant on our Talent Acquisition Team, you’ll play a part in connecting people with meaningful careers while working with candidates, internal teams, and partners across state government.
This is a dynamic, people-focused role where no two days are exactly alike. You’ll have opportunities to meet new people, build relationships, collaborate with multiple teams, and support a variety of talent acquisition and temporary program activities. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to recruitment communications, social media, marketing efforts, and creative projects that help attract candidates and showcase career opportunities with the State.
This position offers a hiring rate of $17.608/hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellness, and professional growth.
Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


 

Job Duties:

  • Assist with talent acquisition functions including reviewing job requisitions, evaluating applications, and maintaining information in our applicant tracking system.
  • Contribute to Nebraska State Jobs marketing and social media efforts through content creation and tracking engagement metrics.
  • Support the State of Nebraska’s SOS Temporary Program by scheduling and conducting interviews, completing background checks and facilitating new hire paperwork.
  • Provide customer service at the State Personnel and Department of Administrative Services front desk by responding to in-person visitors, phone calls and emails and providing helpful directions.
  • Complete various administrative tasks in support of the State Personnel team, such as Veterans’ Preference verification, paperwork coordination, employment verifications, and database entry.
  • All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

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: Strong customer service background. Experience creating marketing or social media content.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.


 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of: general human resources procedures.
  • Skill in providing excellent customer service; effective communication; organizing information; and working with detailed processes.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; work independently as well as in a team environment and relate to people of varying experience and backgrounds; prioritize work and handle numerous tasks with ease and accuracy; learn applicable labor contracts, rules/regulations, policies and procedures to provide information to teammates, leaders and the general public; use various computer applications including Microsoft Office and electronic databases; and use multi-line phone system.
  • Must be reliable, responsible and dependable to job obligations with a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.


 

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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.

Skills Required

  • One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration, office administration, or a related field
  • Two years of related experience as an alternative to the coursework requirement
  • Strong customer service background
  • Experience creating marketing or social media content
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Knowledge of general human resources procedures
  • Effective communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to organize information, manage detailed processes, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, electronic databases, and multi-line phone systems

Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs and has not been reviewed or approved by Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs.

  • Retirement Support Retirement plan is considered excellent and a central reason total compensation feels strong. Long-term security is positioned as offsetting lower base wages.
  • Healthcare Strength Health insurance is described as comprehensive within a benefits package that helps balance modest hourly pay. Coverage is viewed alongside retirement as a core component of overall value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid leave is included within the comprehensive package and contributes to perceived total compensation value. The breadth of time off helps make moderate salaries more workable.

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