Part Time Human Resources Services Coordinator I

Nebraska Public Power District•Columbus, NE

13d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Human Resources Services Coordinator I supports functional areas across Nebraska Public Power District’s Human Resources Department. The role coordinates HR programs and administrative processes, which may include recruiting support, new-hire onboarding, service awards, employee retirements, drug testing, fitness-for-duty processes, and the annual workforce and benefits report. The coordinator may also help promote and coordinate the United Way employee campaign and serve as a contact for employees, regulatory agencies, third-party providers, and other external partners. The position performs administrative work requiring specialized HR knowledge, sound judgment, and independent decision-making. Responsibilities include handling confidential employee information, coordinating employee and management requests, maintaining accurate records, supporting leave and workers’ compensation processes, and providing cross-functional HR support. The role requires learning and applying NPPD’s organizational structure, legal requirements, policies, and HR standards. Travel may be required up to 25%, typically within Nebraska and with minimal overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree in one of these fields with two years of related experience, or a high school diploma/GED with four years of related experience.
HR-related experience such as preparing HR documents, maintaining confidential employee information, and assisting employees or leaders with HR inquiries in a customer-service-oriented environment.
Experience providing administrative or operations support in a team setting.
Proficiency with computer technology, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while applying sound judgment and established procedures.
Strong communication skills and experience coordinating process-driven activities such as scheduling, recordkeeping, and form processing.
Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of NPPD’s organizational structure, applicable legal requirements, NPPD policies, and HR standards, and apply that knowledge appropriately.
Ability to travel up to 25%, typically within Nebraska, with no or minimal overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Experience using HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and other data-entry platforms.
Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with two years of related experience is an alternative to a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Order office supplies, update and create reports, maintain department lists, and administer employee recognition programs.
Maintain required workplace posters and provide confidential employee information and reports to management, colleagues, employees, and outside agencies in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Process, maintain, and retrieve employee information accurately and meet deadlines.
Assist with recruiting activities, coordinate new-hire onboarding, manage service award programs, and process retirements.
Schedule and coordinate medical testing appointments, handle FMLA leave requests, coordinate wellness screenings, and process medical test results.
Apply working knowledge of District FMLA and Workers’ Compensation processes, including accessing databases, opening new claims, conducting initial fact gathering, documenting return-to-work information, and issuing appropriate FMLA leave approvals.
Maintain familiarity with job roles and NPPD’s organizational structure to understand interdependencies and anticipate the effects of changes across HR functions.
Coordinate invoice reconciliation and payments to external agencies and resolve issues.
Provide administrative and cross-functional support within the HR Department, respond to employee, manager, and customer questions, and ensure timely follow-through and resolution.
Use established human performance, filing, and records-retention tools to support organizational efficiency.
Coordinate collection and processing of documents required for assigned functions.
Arrange meetings, including room scheduling, reservations, meals, and travel accommodations, and prepare materials as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.