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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Human Resource Specialist. The role involves supporting human resources functions at Nebraska Public Media, focusing on recruitment, hiring, workforce support, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The specialist also aids in employee relations, benefits, payroll, performance management, training, compliance reporting, and employee engagement initiatives, collaborating closely with managers, employees, and HR partners.

Highlights

Coordinate and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and classification activities.
Assist managers with job descriptions, compensation, and workforce support.
Ensure compliance with University, State, Federal, and organizational policies.
Support employee relations, benefits administration, payroll processes, performance management, and training initiatives.
Collaborate with University and State HR partners and organizational leadership to provide accurate HR guidance.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related payroll and/or HR experience and the ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA compliance).
Preferred qualifications include PHR or SHRM-CP certification and experience with SAP or large integrated finance or HR systems.
Knowledge of federal and state business laws and international hiring policies is preferred.
Criminal history background check required; no CDL or physical requirements.
Posted salary minimum is $50,328 per year.

Human Resource Specialist Full Description

Human Resource Specialist

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Position Information

Working Title | Human Resource Specialist
Department | University Television-0912
Requisition Number | S_260443
Posting Open Date | 06/05/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/18/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Reporting to the HR Director, the Human Resources Specialist provides professional support for human resources functions at Nebraska Public Media, with a focus on recruitment, hiring, and workforce support. This position coordinates and supports recruitment processes, assists managers with job descriptions, classification, compensation, onboarding, and hiring activities, and helps ensure compliance with applicable University, State, Federal, and organizational requirements. The Human Resources Specialist also supports a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits and payroll processes, performance management, training, compliance reporting, and employee engagement initiatives. The role works closely with managers, employees, University and State HR partners, and organizational leadership to provide responsive, accurate, and consistent HR guidance.

Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska. Some of these services include a statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related payroll and/or human resources work experience; Additional years of completed relevant education or experience may substitute on a year for year basis. A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA guidelines on the disclosure of information. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of payroll and/or human resources terminology and practices.

Preferred Qualifications | PHR or SHRM-CP Certification Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team. Experience conducting training. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance or human resources system. Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices. Working knowledge of international hiring policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $50,328/year minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
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