Personnel Technician 3 - Libraries

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a Personnel Technician 3 for the University Libraries. Working under the Fiscal and HR Officer as part of the Libraries’ Administration team, this position serves as the Library’s primary HR liaison and provides payroll, compensation, recruiting, benefits, and time-and-leave support to library faculty, staff, and students. The role provides technical guidance on relevant HR policies, procedures, and practices.

The position plans, coordinates, and executes payroll, travel, and personnel actions for library employees; advises employees and senior managers on HR and compensation processes; and collaborates with the Administration team on student worker budget allocations that support Library operations and services. It also supports hiring managers with recruitment, provides administrative support to Library leadership and staff as requested, identifies training and development opportunities with managers and supervisors, and presents information about HR and policy changes. The incumbent performs advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent education and two years of technical personnel/payroll experience involving research, application of rules and regulations, and problem solving in areas such as recruitment and examining, payroll, interviewing and selection, or related personnel/payroll functions; OR one year of experience as a Personnel Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education and/or a public agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute payroll, travel, and personnel actions for Library employees.
• Serve as the Library’s primary HR liaison and provide technical support and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide payroll, compensation, recruiting, benefits, and time-and-leave support to library faculty, staff, and students.
• Guide and advise employees and senior managers on HR and compensation procedures and practices.
• Collaborate with the Administration team on student worker budget allocations to maintain Library operations and services.
• Provide recruitment support to Library hiring managers.
• Provide administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, Fiscal and HR Officer, Marketing and Communications Specialist, and Assistant to the Dean as requested.
• Work with managers and supervisors to identify training and development opportunities.
• Present information on HR and policy changes.
• May provide work direction and training to others.

Benefits

• Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) enrollment upon hire.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Life insurance.
• Generous annual and sick leave.
• Annual or semester membership and family membership options at the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
• Staff Employees’ Council representation and monthly meetings.
• Grants-in-aid for classified employees: tuition is paid in full for courses applicable toward a degree or job-related.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of eligible classified employees, covering undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED