Human Resources Business Partner II
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) 24/7 - Norfolk

Hiring Rate:
$30.961

Classification Salary Range:
$30.96 - $48.49

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005451 Human Resources Business Partner II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-29-2024

Job Description:
Are you a HR professional with a high personal standard of integrity and a dedication to the success of our internal customers? The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers an exciting career opportunity as an HR Business Partner II. We seek candidates who are dynamic, goal-oriented, customer-centric, self-motivated, and aligned with our mission of "Helping People Live Better Lives."

The Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) is a 24-hour facility with 3 shifts of employees and leaders. NRC is a 120-bed psychiatric hospital, operated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and provides Phase 1 services in the Nebraska Sex Offender Treatment Program. This program is a three-phase treatment program meant to reduce dangerousness and risk of re-offense for patients involved in treatment.

Come grow with us! DHHS offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, and career pathing. It's not just a job - it's a career!

Examples of Work

Our daily collaboration with DHHS teammates within the Human Resources Business Partner team significantly impacts the Nebraskans we serve. This position is dedicated to supporting the Norfolk Regional Center (NRC).

As the Human Resources Business Partner II, your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Strategic HR consulting and demonstration of leadership in the areas of complex employee relations, workforce planning and change management.;
• Work with the business on strategic and targeted recruitment, employee relations, and labor relations;
• Analyze internal and external trends to develop solutions, programs and policies for the continuous improvement of the organization;
• Proactively guide the development of organizational success to increase employee retention, engagement, effectiveness and productivity;
• Provide performance management guidance to employees,
• Managers, and executives in improving organizational culture (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary action, grievances);
• Identify training needs to business units and individual management coaching needs;
• Provide guidance and interpretation regarding organizational policies, contracts, business unit restructures, and succession planning.
• Attend recruitment events, coordinate recruitment activities, and actively participate in interviewing and onboarding of teammates.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of related experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resources. Five years of experience as a human resources generalist in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Recruitment or Training and Development. HR Certification as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Other: Some travel and independent travel will be required. Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of: Human Resources practices, procedures and terminology; state and federal employment laws, recruitment and hiring practices; and labor relations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Ability to: be a trusted advisor, thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively, and be an advocate for DHHS mission and values.


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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.

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.

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