HR Specialist Manager HR Business Partner II

State Of Nebraska

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Kearney, MO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Grand Island NE Hastings NE Kearney NE Lexington NE


Hiring Rate:

$32.291


Job Posting:

JR2026- HR Specialist Manager / HR Business Partner II (Open)


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Job Description:

Are you an HR professional with high personal integrity and a passion for supporting others success The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Human Resources Business Partner II to join our team in Kearney Hastings Lexington or Grand this role youll provide strategic HR guidance and partner with leaders across the agency to enhance engagement performance and organizational effectiveness.

At DHHS we believe in growthfor our people and the communities we serve. We offer comprehensive training development opportunities and career pathing. Its not just a jobits a career with purpose.

About the Role
Serves as a strategic advisor and trusted consultant to leadership and employees. Instead of focusing only on administrative HR tasks the HRBP collaborates closely with managers and leaders to align people strategies with the organizations goals. The HRBP helps shape workplace culture improve employee performance and guide organizational change ensuring that HR practices support both employee success and business outcomes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies that support organizational objectives.

  • Collaborate with HR teams (e.g. Talent Acquisition Learning & Development Compensation Benefits) to deliver seamless HR support.

  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective thorough and objective investigations.

  • Partner with leadership on talent planning succession development and change management initiatives.

  • Support implementation of new HR systems programs and initiatives.

  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships build morale and increase productivity and retention.

  • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g. coaching counseling career development disciplinary actions).

  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors 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: Masters 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 Drivers License.


Why Join Us
  • Meaningful work that impacts Nebraskans statewide.

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative culture.

  • Competitive benefits including:

    • Immediate vacation and sick leave accrual.

    • 13 paid holidays.

    • Retirement plan with employer match.

    • Ongoing professional development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to comprehend interpret and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines regulations and policies.

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


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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.


Required Experience:

Manager

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Grand Island NE Hastings NE Kearney NE Lexington NEHiring Rate:$32.291Job Posting:JR2026- HR Specialist Manager / HR Business Partner II (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted a...
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