Administrative Services Officer - HR Generalist

Administrative Services Officer - HR Generalist

Salary

$33.72 - $43.19 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600577C

Department

Corrections

Opening Date

10/21/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

Join Our Team as an HR Generalist!

Are you a dynamic HR professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, challenging environment? Do you thrive on variety and the opportunity to work collaboratively with team members at all levels? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Lancaster County Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and versatile Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role is perfect for an HR professional who enjoys tackling a wide range of responsibilities and building strong working relationships in a dynamic setting. You'll have the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and supportive HR environment.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in diverse HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, recognition programs, and assisting with leave administration.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your ability to work autonomously while building strong connections with staff at all levels.
• Make a real difference by supporting a dedicated workforce in a unique and impactful setting.

What You'll Do:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and hiring to attract top talent to our team.
• Develop and implement employee recognition events and programs that boost morale and engagement.
• Administer employee relations issues professionally, including corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Administer the performance evaluation process to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Assist with the administering ADA, FMLA, and other leave programs while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stay current with employment laws and best practices to maintain compliance and implement new policies as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with team members at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, including ADA, FMLA, and performance management practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Three (3) years of professional human resources experience, preferably in 24/7 operations (public safety or corrections.)

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an office setting within the correctional facility.
• May be required to travel to training sessions or off-site meetings.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must be United States Citizen, at least 19 years of age or older, no convictions of crimes punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary for a term of one year or more unless pardon received. Must pass local and national criminal history and fingerprint check, substance abuse testing, and physical examination.

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be FULLY answered to be considered.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are NOT ACCEPTABLE responses and will not be considered.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATION referred to in answers MUST be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to be considered.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02

Indicate if you have a college level coursework or a degree in the following:

• Course work only - Public Administration
• Associates degree - Public Administration
• Bachelors degree - Public Administration
• Coursework only - Business Administration
• Associates degree- Business Administration
• Bachelors degree - Business Administration
• Coursework only - Human Resources
• Associates degree - Human Resources
• Bachelors degree - Human Resources
• Course work only - related field
• Associates degree - related field
• Bachelors degree - related field
• None

03

If checking related field, please specify the field.

04

Indicate which statement best describes your experience performing human resources functions:

• I do not have any experience in the human resources field
• I have occasionally performed human resources-related duties (i.e. interviewing, hiring) as part of my position within a company or an organization
• I have experience interviewing, evaluating, and referring candidates for positions while working for a staffing service.
• I have experience working in a human resources position for a private company/organization performing a full range of HR-related functions including interviews and evaluating applicants, processing benefits (i.e. insurance), onboarding, etc.
• I have experience working in a human resources position for a government agency performing a full range of HR related functions including interviews and evaluating applicants, processing benefits (i.e. insurance), onboarding, etc.
• I have experience working in a human resources position for a correctional facility performing a full range of HR related functions including interviews and evaluating applicants, processing benefits (i.e. insurance), on-boarding, etc.

05

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

06

Indicate which statement best describes your experience interpreting established human resources policies and procedures, and labor contracts.

• I do not have experience interpreting human resources policies, procedures, and labor contracts.
• I have limited experience interpreting human resources policies and procedures, but no experience interpreting labor contracts.
• I have experience interpreting human resources policies and procedures as well as labor contracts.
• I have experience interpreting human resources policies and procedures, and labor contracts; and consulting with and counseling managers/supervisors concerning these policies and procedures.
• I have experience working for a government or correctional agency interpreting human resources policies and procedures, and labor contracts; and consulting with and counseling managers/supervisors concerning these policies and procedures.

07

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

08

Indicate if you have experience in the following areas:

• No experience
• Recruiting a diverse pool of applicants to work in a 24/7 facility
• Interviewing, evaluating, and selecting candidates
• Conducting thorough reference and criminal background checks on top candidates
• Coordinating pre-employment physicals including drug tests
• Maintaining confidential information
• Maintaining employee and human resources-related files and records
• Providing and explaining benefit (i.e. insurance, retirement, leave time) information to new employees

09

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

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Do you have any personnel/human resource industry recognized certification(s)?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes to the question above please list.

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm