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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$17.685



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010366 Human Resources Payroll Assistant - Central Office (Open)



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Job Description:

Are you a highly organized and energetic self-starter with HR payroll, benefits and records experience? If the answer is yes, then the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) invites you to apply for this position located at the NDCS Central Office!


For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.


Hiring range is $17.685-26.377/hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% 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) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities


DUTIES:
Processes HR payroll and benefits for approximately 400 employees in corrections facilities. Serves as back up for processing payroll and benefits for additional employees in other facilities. The focus for this position includes:
* Processes bi-weekly payroll and benefits to include accurate overtime calculations, premium pay rules, shift differential, FLSA, variety of leaves, insurance benefits, retirement.
* Maintains personnel files, and computer-based HR records/databases, employee medical files, and security/background checks.
* Other duties include: unemployment and workers compensation claims; FMLA and various leaves, light duty assignments, and benefit changes; assisting with staffing/FTE usage reports; interpreting HR policies, labor contracts, State Personnel Rules and Regulations. As needed, participates in and/or supports agencywide HR initiatives.



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: At least 2 years demonstrated experience of electronically processing payroll for 24-hour sites with systems such as KRONOS and State of NE Payroll and Financial System or general accounting experience. Experience in interpreting HR policies and labor contracts. Demonstrated hands-on experience applying and interpreting overtime pay rules, premium pay rules, and FLSA. At least one year experience in interpreting, explaining, and processing employee benefits to include multiple leaves and rules, with preference given to State of NE benefits experience. Demonstrated experience in managing HR records and multiple HRIS databases. Online recruiting/applications systems and automated personnel files experience. Extensive experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.



Other: At the time of interview, selected candidates must provide reference contact information for at least two most recent employers. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.



Knowledge, skills & abilities



Skills: self-starter, solution finder, highly organized, attentive to detail, and takes initiative with a positive attitude toward work; strong math aptitude.


Ability to: research, identify, analyze, evaluate problems, particularly payroll issues, and recommend solutions. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and communicate effectively. Ability to independently prioritize work, organize time, and meet deadlines.






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.



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