Human Resources Coordinator - BPAC Business Center

Position Information

EEO Statement

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Working Title

Working Title Human Resources Coordinator - BPAC Business Center

Department

Department BPAC Business Center-12176

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260787

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The BPAC Business Center at the University of Nebraska Lincoln supports the College of Arts and Sciences within the following functional areas:
Human Resources, Finance, and Pre-Award and Post-Award Grant support.
As a HR Coordinator
, you will coordinate a wide range of human resources and payroll activities, providing responsive support to departments while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant employment and payroll processes.
Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating employee appointments and employment actions to ensure accurate, timely pay and compliance with university policies.
• Reviewing and approving payroll and personnel transactions, resolving routine payroll and time reporting issues, and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students on HR and payroll policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Maintaining HR and payroll records and data to ensure accurate employee information.
• Guiding new hires through the onboarding process, completing paperwork, providing instruction on payroll-related systems, and answering questions.
• Supporting departments with recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding by coordinating documentation and ensuring timely completion.
• Supporting leave administration, benefits activities, and other employment-related programs in partnership with central Human Resources.
• Contributing to process improvements, training initiatives, and the standardization of human resources and payroll practices.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace
. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match
• High school diploma or equivalency plus three (3) years of experience in human resources or payroll work;
  OR
• Associate degree in related field plus one (1) year of experience in human resources or payroll work;
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to…