Human Resource Specialist

Nature of Work

This is the initial level in the Human Resources class series and involves the performance of specialized duties within an assigned division in the Human Resources Department. Work includes reviewing applications for job openings, scheduling examinations, assisting in the creation and amendment of classifications, preparing reports, explaining policies and procedures, and processing personnel transaction forms. Although general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor, considerable independent action is permitted on the majority of assigned projects.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

OR

Two (2) years of college level coursework (the equivalent of 60 credit hours) AND Two (2) years of Human Resources experience

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with workers' compensation procedures, including claim processing, employee communication, and coordination with insurance providers or legal counsel.

Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

$52,291.20 with step increases to $69,638.40 Annually

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be sent to qualified candidates after their application is reviewed by a recruiter and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by November 6, 2025 (passing score 60%).

Of the candidates who pass the training and experience form, the top‑scoring candidates will be invited to participate in a structured interview (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be an overall score with the training and experience form weighted 50% and the structured interview weighted 50%.

To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD‑214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by November 6, 2025.

• Knowledge of general office procedures, personnel methods, and techniques
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of basic insurance and medical terminology
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Abili…