HR Specialist Manager / HR Business Partner II
About The Position
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. This role provides strategic HR guidance and partners with leaders across the agency to enhance engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. DHHS believes in growth for its people and the communities it serves, offering comprehensive training, development opportunities, and career pathing. This is a career with purpose, serving as a strategic advisor and trusted consultant to leadership and employees, collaborating closely with managers and leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, shape workplace culture, improve employee performance, and guide organizational change.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Immediate vacation and sick leave accrual.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Ongoing professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
