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Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Who we’re looking for:

Do you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and creating a welcoming experience for everyone you meet? Western Nevada College’s Human Resources Office is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented professional to serve as the first point of contact for employees, new hires, and community members.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in a customer-service environment and enjoys interacting with a diverse array of people.

• Is organized and tech-savvy, with a knack for keeping processes running efficiently.

• Takes pride in providing accurate information, friendly guidance, and dependable support.

• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team that values professionalism and kindness.

What you’ll do:

As a Human Resources Coordinator (Personnel Technician 2) , you’ll play a key role in making WNC a great place to work. Every day brings something new — from greeting visitors and guiding employees through their first days on campus, to assisting with benefits questions, coordinating training, and helping ensure that our HR operations run smoothly.

In this role, you’ll help new employees feel at home, coordinate onboarding activities, support HR events, and ensure smooth communication between employees, departments, and the HR team. In general, we expect your time to be spent as follows:

• 40% Onboarding Support

• 30% Employee and Stakeholder Support

• 20% HR Office Support

• 10% HR Training Coordination

The following outlines some of the key job duties you’ll do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for general inquiries to the Human Resources Office, providing courteous and timely customer service to employees, job applicants, and external partners.

• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for new hires, including scheduling, system access, I-9 completion, and guiding employees through Workday and other day-one tasks.

• Collaborate with college departments such as Information Technology, Facilities, and Student Services to ensure smooth onboarding logistics and credential setup.

• Advise employees and supervisors on routine HR processes, benefits, and follow-up requirements such as mandatory training and benefits enrollment.

• Manage HR communication channels, including department email, phone, and chat, routing inquiries and sharing resources from HR hubs and knowledge centers.

• Provide administrative support to the CHRO, HR Manager, and HR team, assisting with scheduling, research, data tracking, and report generation.

• Maintain HR records and resources, including employee files, knowledge center documents, SharePoint pages, and Workday data.

• Assist with HR projects and compliance activities, including data audits and record management.

• Coordinate HR events and communications, such as employee appreciation benefit fairs, retirement counseling, and benefit vendor outreach.

• Administer and monitor training programs in the college’s learning management system, troubleshooting issues and maintaining accurate completion records.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of technical personnel/payroll experience; OR

• One (1) year of experience as a Personnel Technician I in Nevada State service; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in higher education or similar education setting, are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates with experience using Workday or similar cloud based HRIS application are encouraged to apply. 

• Candidates with experience at a State of Nevada public agency, or similar public and/or civil service setting are encouraged to apply. 

Location

This is an in-person position located at our main campus in Carson City, Nevada.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required for special events. Flexible in-person work schedules are available with the approval of supervisor and based on department needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

Minimum: Grade 27 Step 1 $46,207.44 annually

The classified employee pay scale is divided into 10 steps within each grade. Most employees start at a step 1 and are eligible for an annual step increase with satisfactory performance, until they reach the maximum, step 10. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets, and Nevada Administrative Code.

Classified employees are eligible for any legislatively approved cost of living increases (COLA). 

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

Benefits

• Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period. Employees contribute under either a post-tax plan, with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employee’s salary (39% combined contribution); or under a pre-tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employee’s salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre-tax salary reduction. For information on contribution rates, please visit:  NV PERS Contribution Rates. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

• The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

• Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance - Health Insurance

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) – Voluntary Retirement Savings 

• Generous annual leave (15-days annually), sick leave (15-days annually), 12 paid holidays - Classified Benefits

• Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work-related injuries.

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff - EAP Program

• Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits

Other Benefits & Perks

Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. More information can be found in the Classified Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program - Additionally, we offer Classified Family Grant-in-Aid for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). More information can be found in the Classified Family Grant-in-Aid Policy.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff memberships - WNC Fitness Center

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. Child Development Center

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu

Important Application Instructions:

Applicants must fully complete the Experience section of the application, listing each relevant position held and providing a detailed description of job duties and responsibilities. Do not write "See Resume" in place of providing this information. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application.  Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.