HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position falls under the Governors Finance Office within the CORE.NV ERP project team. With general direction within the HR work stream, the position is responsible for project requirements and scope, plans, organizes, trains and oversees project functions. Will work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity. Ensure project results adhere to NV state policies and procedures. Identify potential personnel-related risks that could impact project success and work with relevant stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. Perform research, collect and analyze data report information. Performs research and testing to assist in the management of Production environment for CORE.NV from a human resources perspective.

Classes in this series serve as line department Human Resources officers. Incumbents in this series plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive Human Resource services program including employee relations, selection, classification coordination, position control, evaluation, training, payroll, and other related areas. Human Resources Officers supervise the work of other Human Resource staff.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in personnel management, business administration, public administration or related area and three years of progressively responsible professional personnel management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Incumbents direct the work of professional and support staff in such areas as safety, payroll, recruitment and selection, training, and employee relations.

Incumbents advise department management on a wide variety of complex employee issues requiring an in-depth knowledge of Human Resource practices, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Incumbents prepare, justify, and manage operating budgets.

Incumbents create, modify, and implement departmental Human Resource policies and procedures, and implement centralized Human Resource departmental policies.

Incumbents investigate employee grievances and advise management on conflict resolution.

Incumbents perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they apply to the Human Resource function; modern principles, practices, and methods in the management of a public Human Resource program, including classification and pay, recruitment and examination, performance appraisal, selection and employee relations; classification and pay, selection, recruitment and examination, training, safety and employee relations.

Skill in: directing a diverse group of professional and support staff; analyzing specific problem situations and determining acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules and regulations; performing research, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting information; negotiating and applying reason persuasively to resolve employee relations issues; establishing priorities amongst conflicting needs with limited resources.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• STATE OF NEVADA

Show more