Personnel Technician 2 - Human Resources Coordinator

Western Nevada College•Carson City, NV

1d•$46,207•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and creating a welcoming experience for everyone you meet? Western Nevada College’s Human Resources Office is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented professional to serve as the first point of contact for employees, new hires, and community members. This role is ideal for someone who: Thrives in a customer-service environment and enjoys interacting with a diverse array of people. Is organized and tech-savvy, with a knack for keeping processes running efficiently. Takes pride in providing accurate information, friendly guidance, and dependable support. Enjoys being part of a collaborative team that values professionalism and kindness. As a Human Resources Coordinator (Personnel Technician 2) , you’ll play a key role in making WNC a great place to work. Every day brings something new — from greeting visitors and guiding employees through their first days on campus, to assisting with benefits questions, coordinating training, and helping ensure that our HR operations run smoothly. In this role, you’ll help new employees feel at home, coordinate onboarding activities, support HR events, and ensure smooth communication between employees, departments, and the HR team. In general, we expect your time to be spent as follows: 40% Onboarding Support 30% Employee and Stakeholder Support 20% HR Office Support 10% HR Training Coordination

Requirements

This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of technical personnel/payroll experience; OR One (1) year of experience as a Personnel Technician I in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience in higher education or similar education setting, are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience using Workday or similar cloud based HRIS application are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience at a State of Nevada public agency, or similar public and/or civil service setting are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for general inquiries to the Human Resources Office, providing courteous and timely customer service to employees, job applicants, and external partners.
Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for new hires, including scheduling, system access, I-9 completion, and guiding employees through Workday and other day-one tasks.
Collaborate with college departments such as Information Technology, Facilities, and Student Services to ensure smooth onboarding logistics and credential setup.
Advise employees and supervisors on routine HR processes, benefits, and follow-up requirements such as mandatory training and benefits enrollment.
Manage HR communication channels, including department email, phone, and chat, routing inquiries and sharing resources from HR hubs and knowledge centers.
Provide administrative support to the CHRO, HR Manager, and HR team, assisting with scheduling, research, data tracking, and report generation.
Maintain HR records and resources, including employee files, knowledge center documents, SharePoint pages, and Workday data.
Assist with HR projects and compliance activities, including data audits and record management.
Coordinate HR events and communications, such as employee appreciation benefit fairs, retirement counseling, and benefit vendor outreach.
Administer and monitor training programs in the college’s learning management system, troubleshooting issues and maintaining accurate completion records.

Benefits

Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance - Health Insurance
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) – Voluntary Retirement Savings
Generous annual leave (15-days annually), sick leave (15-days annually), 12 paid holidays - Classified Benefits
Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work-related injuries.
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff - EAP Program
Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
Other Benefits & Perks
Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Perks of Working at WNC
Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff memberships - WNC Fitness Center
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. Child Development Center
Free parking and plenty of it!
No State income tax!