Part Time Human Resources Services Coordinator I

Nebraska Public Power District•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Human Resources Services Coordinator provides support across the functional areas of Nebraska Public Power District’s Human Resources Department. The role ensures accurate and timely coordination of key HR programs, which may include recruiting support, new hire onboarding, service awards, employee retirements, drug testing, and fitness-for-duty processes. The coordinator also compiles the annual workforce and benefits report, helps promote and coordinate the United Way employee campaign, and may serve as a point of contact for teammates, regulatory agencies, third-party providers, and other external partners. The position performs a broad range of administrative responsibilities requiring specialized HR knowledge, sound judgment, and independent decision-making beyond routine administrative tasks. The incumbent is expected to acquire and maintain knowledge of NPPD’s organizational structure, applicable legal requirements, policies, and HR standards, and apply this knowledge appropriately. The position is based at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska, and travel may be required up to 25%, typically within Nebraska with no or 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 relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED with four years of relevant experience.
HR-related work 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 Office applications such as 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.
No licenses or certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support Human Resources activities, including ordering office supplies, updating and creating reports, maintaining department lists, and administering employee recognition programs.
Maintain required 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 within 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, performing initial fact gathering, documenting return-to-work information, and issuing appropriate leave approvals for FMLA cases.
Maintain familiarity with job roles and NPPD’s organizational structure to understand HR interdependencies, anticipate the impact of changes across functions, and address possible conflicts.
Coordinate invoice reconciliation and payments to external agencies and resolve issues as they arise.
Provide administrative and cross-functional support within the HR Department, respond to questions from employees, managers, and other customers, and ensure timely follow-through and resolution.
Use established human-performance, filing, and records-retention tools to support organizational efficiency.
Coordinate the 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.