Onboarding Specialist

State of Nebraska•Beatrice, NE

2d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for an Onboarding Specialist to join our Human Resources team! As part of the Talent Acquisition team, you will work directly with newly hired staff to complete required background check items and ensuring a seamless new hire experience. Top candidates will be comfortable working under pressure, have an eye for detail, and enjoy connecting with customers. 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.

Requirements

One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience.
Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, meet deadlines and accurately record information.
Ability to 'think out of the box' and identify process improvement opportunities.
Ability to multi-task, communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
Ability to work independently and with confidential information; learn applicable labor contracts, rules/regulations, DHHS policies and procedures to provide information to employees, supervisors and the general public.
Must be reliable, responsible and dependable to job obligations with a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Possess a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, detail oriented, and strong computer skills.
Support the Talent Acquisition team, by performing onboarding activities such as conducting background checks, scheduling physicals, drug screens, and fingerprints, tracking progress, reviewing completed background checks for accuracy, and drafting new hire communication.
Be responsible for processing human resources transactions and documents for the maintenance of hiring and personnel records, files and reports and will effectively communicate and interact with candidates and employees at all levels in the organization.
Assist in creating forms and templates to facilitate the onboarding process.