Personnel Analyst - Human Resources ( HR; Las Vegas, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno’s Extension is recruiting for a Personnel Analyst 1 in Las Vegas, NV. The Person nel Analyst1 will serve as the primary human resources authority and independently perform journey level professional HR functions requiring interpretation of complex policies, statutes, and regulations. This position handles sensitive data with a high level of confidentiality and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal reporting standards.

The Analyst manages classification, compensation reviews, recruitment, employee relations, workplace accommodations, workforce development, and policy application for a geographically dispersed workforce with varied funding structures. This position exercises substantial independence in advising supervisors, resolving personnel matters, recommending corrective or disciplinary actions, and ensuring compliance with NAC, NRS, State Classified Rules, Board of Regents policies, and university procedures. This position also provides direct supervision of Personnel Technician 2 and ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all HR processes within their assigned areas.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field; OR Three years experience as a Personnel Technician III in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.

• Candidates with competency and knowledge of Workday; competency in all aspects of Microsoft office suite including PowerPoint, maintaining spreadsheets, and/or drafting professional documents are encouraged to apply.

A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Grade 32

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01. For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Classified Benefits Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
• SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
• SEC Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit. For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit:
  Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program. Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit:
  Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Search Contacts

• Verla Jackson, Personnel Analyst 2, verla,

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent
100.0% Required

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will…