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Human Resources Coordinator - Oldfather Business Cooperative

🇺🇸 Lincoln, Nebraska 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $21 per Hour 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ November 4th, 2026
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator for the Oldfather Business Cooperative. The role involves coordinating a wide range of HR and payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate employee appointments, payroll processing, onboarding, and compliance with university policies while supporting various units within the College of Arts & Sciences.

Highlights
  • Coordinate employee appointments and employment actions to ensure accurate and timely pay and compliance.
  • Review and approve payroll and personnel transactions; resolve payroll and time reporting issues.
  • Provide guidance on HR and payroll policies to faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assist with onboarding, recruitment, and offboarding processes.
  • Support leave administration, benefits activities, and collaborate with central Human Resources.
  • Contribute to process improvements and standardization of HR and payroll practices.
  • Maintain HR and payroll records ensuring accuracy of employee information.
  • Required qualifications: high school diploma with 3 years HR/payroll experience or associate degree with 1 year experience, or bachelor's degree; strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred experience includes working with SAP or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
  • Hourly wage starts at $21.13; position funded by a grant; criminal background check required.

Human Resources Coordinator - Oldfather Business Cooperative Full Description

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EEO Statement
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination
Working Title Human Resources Coordinator - Oldfather Business Cooperative
Department Oldfather Business Cooperative-10225
Requisition Number S_260886
Posting Open Date 10/29/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/16/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Oldfather Business Cooperative provides operational and business support to various units within the College of Arts & Sciences.

As an 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintaining HR and payroll records and data to ensure accurate employee information.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us
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

Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • 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 maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
  • Experience performing HR or payroll-related tasks for an organization.
  • Experience working with SAP or another large integrated payroll, HRIS, or financial system.
  • Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
  • Experience with an HRIS, payroll processing, applicant tracking or similar system.

We seek a collaborative, service-oriented professional with strong organizational and analytical skills. The successful candidate communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders, exercises sound judgment, and supports accurate, compliant HR and payroll operations.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $21.13/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume and cover letter as two (2) separate documents in Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Niveen Dineh
[email protected]
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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  2. Cover Letter

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