Human Resources Payroll Assistant
- State of Nebraska
- Lincoln, NE
- Full Time
- 17 days ago
Salary
$17.685 / Hour
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Job Description
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
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: 1) Processes bi-weekly payroll and benefits to include accurate overtime calculations, premium pay rules, shift differential, FLSA, variety of leaves, insurance benefits, retirement. 2) 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 other 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 Agency-wide 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.
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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