Jobs Companies State of Nebraska Payroll Specialist

About this Payroll Specialist role at State of Nebraska

State of Nebraska · Onsite · Lincoln, NE

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$17.608


Job Posting:

JR2026-00029276 Payroll Specialist (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-21-2026


Job Description:

Are you ready to make a difference and do something meaningful? Are you detail-oriented and have an aptitude for numbers? We thought so! This is an exciting opportunity to partner in growing the State of Nebraska through the Department of Administrative Services' Payroll Shared Services initiative. We are looking for a talented, driven, service oriented individual to join our growing team as a Payroll Specialist! A successful Payroll Specialist will build relationships, crush deadlines, always have process improvement as top of mind, pay attention to the details, and collaborate in a customer focused environment. This position is located in the office at the 1526 K Street, Lincoln location.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


 

Job Duties: In this Payroll Specialist role you will: Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Process on boarding and off boarding of teammates within the HR Information System. Resolve benefit and payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Support payroll questions and requests. Be a key player with payroll operations by understanding and following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Provide confidentiality on all levels. Process payroll for multiple locations. Communicate with a variety of teams. Other duties ad assigned with the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: One year of coursework or training in personnel management, business administration, public administration or office/administrative or two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in KRONOS, E1 and Workday

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required


 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines with accuracy. The ability to implement process improvement and change practices in a manner that emphasizes the value of all teammates. Builds relationships and communicate missions and goals in a positive and professional manner.


 

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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