Personnel Analyst 1 - HR Business Partner

Western Nevada College • Carson City, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Nevada College's Human Resources Office is hiring a service-minded, analytical HR professional to serve as an HR Business Partner for assigned college departments. The role partners with executives, department leaders, supervisors, employees, hiring committees, and HR colleagues to interpret policy, advise on people matters, and support HR operations. It oversees recruitment for assigned departments; provides consultation on recruitment, compensation, benefits, leave, timekeeping, retirement, and payroll; administers pay, benefits, and leave programs; and supports HR processes and systems using Workday.

The position also contributes to HRIS testing, configuration, and business process analysis; develops trainings and HR resources; reports on staffing, compensation, benefits, and absence data; maintains personnel records; and represents WNC on NSHE working groups and at HR events. Work is performed in person at WNC's main campus in Carson City, Nevada. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional work outside normal business hours may be required for special events. Flexible in-person schedules may be available with supervisor approval and based on department needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field; or three years of experience as a Personnel Technician III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, regulations, and labor laws, including NAC, the Board of Regents Handbook, WNC policies and Faculty Bylaws, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Applicants must fully complete the application Experience section, documenting each relevant position and its duties; incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Resume/CV and contact information for three supervisory references are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or a similar educational setting.
• Experience using Workday or a similar cloud-based HRIS application.
• Experience at a State of Nevada public agency or in a similar public or civil service setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for assigned departments, including academic and administrative faculty, classified, letter-of-appointment, temporary-hourly, and student employees.
• Advise hiring managers, search committees, department leaders, and executives on staffing policies and practices and guide them through recruitment and hiring.
• Draft job announcements and advertising materials that meet WNC brand standards and minimum qualifications, and coordinate postings with third-party vendors.
• Ensure recruitment and hiring comply with WNC, NSHE, state, and federal requirements.
• Partner with HR colleagues, onboarding staff, and campus departments to support the transition from selection to onboarding.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and labor laws relevant to areas of responsibility.
• Triage, investigate, and resolve complex HR matters; provide advice and counsel on day-to-day HR operations, processes, and policy.
• Consult with employees and leaders on recruitment, compensation, benefits, leave and absence, timekeeping, retirement, payroll, and other HR topics.
• Research HR inquiries and concerns, gather information, and synthesize and communicate findings.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations and Civil Rights and other HR team members when responsibilities or inquiries intersect.
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Workday processes supporting recruitment, staffing, benefits, and compensation.
• Develop and deliver trainings, guides, FAQs, and standard operating procedures, and maintain HR online resources and webpages.
• Advise new employees on health insurance, retirement options, and voluntary NSHE benefits; administer enrollment through third-party platforms and resolve complex benefit matters with providers.
• Administer FMLA, Paid Family Leave, and Catastrophic Leave programs.
• Process compensation, staffing, and pay administration actions in Workday, including period activity pay; investigate complex pay matters with NSHE Payroll Services.
• Provide guidance on compensation practices.
• Represent WNC on NSHE working groups and participate in system configuration, testing, design, and recommendations for improvements.
• Analyze WNC HR business processes, recommend improvements, coordinate with campus stakeholders, and implement business process solutions.
• Report on and analyze staffing, compensation, benefits, absence, timekeeping, and related data to monitor compliance, troubleshoot HR processes, and maintain records.
• Coordinate HR events and outreach, including the annual Benefits and Wellness Fair, TIAA consultations, community events, and job fairs.

Benefits

• Participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS), a defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Health insurance options, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plans, including pre-tax and Roth 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave annually.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Employer-paid workers' compensation coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program resources and assistance through ComPsych.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, disability, and legal services.
• Faculty and staff memberships at the WNC Fitness Center.
• Discounted staff rates at the WNC Child Development Center.
• Free parking.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for classified employees: up to six credits per semester.
• Classified Family Grant-in-Aid for eligible spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level