Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Nebraska
Human Resources Assistant jobs in Nebraska are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and agribusiness operations anchored in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island. Major employers with lasting HR hiring footprints in Nebraska include Union Pacific, Nebraska Medicine, and Mutual of Omaha. The most in-demand specializations are payroll and benefits administration, employee onboarding and records management, and HRIS data entry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Number26113860
Job CategoryHuman Resources
Location1818 N 90th St, Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68114
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $68,000 - $87,000 Annually
Bonus Eligible: Y
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the property Human Resources support staff, he/she works with Human Resources employees to carry out the daily activities of the Human Resource Office including oversight of recruitment, total compensation, and training and development. Additionally, he/she focuses on delivering HR services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success; as well as ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Recruitment and Hiring Process
- Assists in the interviewing and hiring of Human Resource employee team members with the appropriate skills, as needed.
- Establishes and maintains contact with external recruitment sources.
- Attends job fairs and ensures documentation of outreach efforts in accordance with Human Resource Standard Operating Procedures.
- Networks with local organizations (e.g., Hotel Association and peers) to source candidates for current or future openings.
- Oversees/monitors candidate identification and selection process.
- Provides subject matter expertise to property managers regarding selection procedures.
- Partners with vendor partners to ensure effective advertisement efforts are being utilized for open positions in appropriate venues to attract a diverse candidate pool.
- Performs quality control on candidate identification/selection.
Administering and Educating Employee Benefits
- Works with the unemployment services provider to respond to unemployment claims; reviews provider reports for accuracy and corrects errors.
- Prepares, audits and distributes unemployment claim activity reports to property management.
- Attends unemployment hearings and ensures property is properly represented.
- Ensures that department has the available resources on hand to administer employee.
Managing Employee Development
- Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
- Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Uses all available on the job training tools for employees; supervise on-going training initiatives and conducts training, when appropriate.
- Ensures coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation program to generate a positive first impression for employees and emphasize the importance of guest service in company culture.
- Ensures attendance by all new hires and participation of the leadership team in training programs
- Collaborates with management team to ensure departmental orientation processes are in place and employees receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
Maintaining Employee Relations
- Assists in maintaining effective employee communication channels in the property (e.g., develops daily communications and assists with regularly scheduled property-wide meetings).
- Reviews progressive discipline documentation for accuracy and consistency, and checks for supportive documentation and is accountable for determining appropriate action.
- Utilizes an “open door” policy to acknowledge employee problems or concerns in a timely manner
- Ensures employee issues are referred to the Department Manager for resolution or escalated to the Director of Human Resources/Multi-Property Director of Human Resources.
- Partners with Loss Prevention to conduct employee accident investigations, as necessary.
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
Managing Legal and Compliance Practices
- Ensures employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management and compensation documentation, are properly maintained and secured for the required length of time.
- Ensures compliance with procedure for accessing, reviewing, and auditing employee files and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act.
- Ensures medical records are maintained in a separate, secure and confidential medical file.
- Facilitates random, reasonable belief and post accident drug testing process (in properties where applicable).
- Communicates property rules and regulations via the employee handbook.
- Ensures all safety and security policies (e.g., property removal, lost and found items, blood borne pathogens, accident reporting, and hygiene) are communicated to employees on a regular basis through orientation, property meetings, bulletin boards, etc.
- Conducts periodic claims reviews with Regional Claims office to ensure claims are closed in a timely manner and reserve levels are appropriate for open claims.
- Represents Human Resources at the property Safety Committee; helps to identify ways to create awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace and decrease accident frequency and severity.
- Manages Workers Compensation claims to ensure appropriate employee care and manage costs.
- Oversees the selection/non-selection and offers processes to ensure proper procedures are followed (e.g., valid reasons for selection/non-selection and applicants receive status notifications).
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources assistant jobs across Nebraska.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Experience processing new-hire paperwork, I-9 documentation, and employee records
- Strong knowledge of employment law basics and EEOC compliance requirements
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and accuracy
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or actively pursuing for advancement
Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources assistant in Nebraska?
Most Nebraska employers require at least an associate degree in human resources or business administration, though many prefer a bachelor's degree. Nebraska does not mandate a state-issued license for HR assistants, but earning the SHRM-CP credential through the Society for Human Resource Management or the PHR through HRCI meaningfully strengthens candidacy. Many Nebraska community colleges, including Southeast Community College and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, offer HR-focused business programs as direct on-ramps.
Which companies hire human resources assistants in Nebraska?
Companies currently hiring human resources assistants in Nebraska include Bryan Health, Conagra Brands, and East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nebraska's mix of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, regional healthcare networks, and large agribusiness and logistics operations means HR assistant demand stays broad across multiple industries throughout the year.
Which Nebraska cities have the most human resources assistant jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney lead Nebraska for human resources assistant openings. Omaha dominates because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, large hospital systems, and financial services firms, while Lincoln's state government agencies, University of Nebraska, and growing tech sector drive consistent demand, and smaller hubs reflect anchor employers in manufacturing and agriculture that maintain in-house HR teams.
Are there remote human resources assistant jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical fields because HR assistant work frequently involves in-person onboarding, physical document handling, and front-line employee interaction. About 60% of human resources assistant openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is typical for the role nationally. Benefits administration, HRIS data entry, and recruiting coordination are the tasks most likely to be offered in a remote or hybrid arrangement.
How can I get hired as a human resources assistant in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an administrative or receptionist role within a company's HR department, which many Nebraska employers use as a pipeline into dedicated HR assistant positions. Large Nebraska healthcare systems such as CHI Health and Bryan Health run structured new-employee programs that occasionally include HR department rotations. Completing a SHRM student membership chapter through the University of Nebraska or Creighton University, combined with a practicum or internship, signals commitment to the field and compensates for limited paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to human resources assistant jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to human resources assistant jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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