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Job Description:
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.
We are looking for an HRIS Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team. As an HRIS Coordinator, you are responsible for DHHS entries, reconciliation, and updates for the lifecycle of an employee / position within Workday and other related platforms. This position will also assist our Benefits coordinator in the administration of benefits for DHHS teammates.
This position will be based out of our Lincoln office. 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
As an HRIS Coordinator, you will:
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.
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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
- Experience with human resources information systems
- Experience using computerized systems to collect, review, and process information
- Experience creating and reviewing reports to ensure accurate processing of detailed information
- Experience administering employee benefits
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word and Excel
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Insights
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The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to providing support, benefits, and assistance to veterans and their dependents within Nebraska.







