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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.221

Job Posting:

JR2026-00023702 HRIS Coordinator (Open)

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

03-18-2026

Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our mission is clear: helping people live better lives. We are dedicated to serving the residents of Nebraska by providing essential services that promote well-being and improve quality of life. Join our team and be part of an organization committed to making a positive impact on our communities every day.

We are looking for an HRIS Coordinator to join our Talent Acquisition team. As an HRIS Coordinator, you are responsible for DHHS entries, reconciliation, and updates for the lifecycle of an employee / position within Workday and other related platforms. This position will also assist our Benefits coordinator in the administration of benefits for DHHS teammates.

This position will be based out of our Lincoln office. Scheduled hours are 8:30a – 5:00pm.

Wage: 17.221-26.970/ hour. Pay rate may commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

 

Examples of Work

As an HRIS Coordinator, you will:

• Initiate, complete, and reconcile entries in within Workday and other related platforms for the full lifecycle of a DHHS Teammate. 
• Monitor the progress of hires and transfers while ensuring accurate modifications occur across all related systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and onboarding, providing timely and accurate assistance to resolve issues and address concerns.
• Generates and reviews Workday reports to ensure information is accurate.
• Review, audit, and reconcile information that feeds from Workday into other systems.
• Assist new and current Teammates through the Onboarding process, including collecting required documents and guiding employees through Workday tasks. 
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures.
• Run regular audits to ensure accuracy of data and correct discrepancies.
• Collect documents and complete I9’s following USCIS guidelines for new teammates.
• Assist in the timely onboarding and offboarding of DHHS teammates throughout the benefit lifecycle.

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: Previous experience with Human Resource Information Systems, working computerized systems used to collect, review and process information, and creating / reviewing reports to assure accurate processing of detailed information. Experience administering employee benefits a plus. Basic Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel.

 

 

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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.