Human Resource Specialist
Job Description
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Macy Campus, South Sioux City Campus, Santee Campus,
SUPERVISOR: Business Office Director
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
STARTING PAY: $17-19/HR+BENEFITS based upon experience
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: “The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College that values service through high-quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the well-being of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Specialist provides expertise in human resources such as compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, training and development, employee wellness, and/or affirmative action; counsels and advises management and employees, initiates and responds to inquiries, provides information about and upholds college policies and procedures, investigates and follows through on employee issues/concerns; compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports for management; provides advice on policies, procedures, and programs that are consistent with changes to federal and state laws and regulations and are consistent with Umonhon (Omaha) and Isanti Dakota tribes policies; prepares and recommends proposals for programs updated on a regular basis such as health care contracts, labor contracts, salary adjustments, etc.
DUTIES:
- Maintain personnel files and appropriate funding sources.
- Review college employment applications and hiring processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, responding to applicants, and guiding the interview process.
- Respond to inquiries concerning human resources issues.
- Provide guidance to employees and management on human resources policies and procedures.
- Investigate, develop, and implement human resources policies, programs, or process changes.
- Develop training, communications, presentations, and/or information programs for employees/groups of employees.
- Assist with payroll and other business office elements as needed.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- 2-3 years’ experience with Human resource management.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Prior Experience with HRIS programs, Microix Timekeeping, and MIP-HR.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of NICC.
- Associate degree in a related area.
- Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge of the basic Tribal structure of the Umonhon (Omaha) and Santee Nations.
- Knowledge of the Omaha and/or Santee culture.
- Accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical skills.
- High level of integrity.
- Dependable.
- Organized.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to pass background screenings, including criminal and financial background checks.
HOW TO APPLY: You can visit us on the web at http://www.thenicc.edu. Applications are also available at any of our three campuses. Include the following: (1) a letter of intent outlining how you are qualified for the position based upon the qualifications and responsibilities, (2) a resume/CV, (3) transcripts, and (4) an NICC Application. Please send your application materials to: HR Director Anthony Warrior at SanAWarrior@thenicc.edu and Business Office Director, Shona Campbell at scampbell@thenicc.edu.
About Nebraska Indian Community College:
For the past 40 years, the Nebraska Indian Community College has been and remains dedicated to planting the seeds of knowledge through unique and culturally relevant educational experiences. These experiences are geared toward all Umonhon(Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and other learners attending classes at one of our three campuses. NICC is open to all who are willing to enhance and improve their lives. In order to create a more perfect setting for learning, we are actively pursuing new and improved educational facilities. Further, the college has recently received excellent marks, with the next site visit scheduled in seven years. The college is dedicated to bringing state-of-the-art facilities and programs to our learners, and it is our intention to encourage students to take advantage of a quality, culturally-based education. Our aim is to provide you with a quality learning experience and to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need in the profession of your choice. We invite you to become a part of our learning community. We welcome learners, visitors, and especially family members of present and past students. I would like to personally invite you to learn about us so that we can learn about you to better serve you to prepare for your aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Our campuses are constantly sponsoring programs, activities, and events in the community – thus showing our enthusiastic spirit of reaching out and making out environment a better place to work, communicate, play, learn, and live.
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