Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Personnel Technician 3 in Research and Innovation.

This role plays a critical part in supporting the divisions' human resources operations. Responsibilities include reviewing and preparing job descriptions, coordinating recruitment efforts, processing hires and separations, auditing payroll and cost allocations, and maintaining the integrity of personnel data.

The Personnel Technician 3 serves as a resource for supervisors and employees, assisting with workplace inquiries, performance documentation, leave programs, and onboarding/offboarding processes. The position ensures compliance with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), State, and University regulations.

Additional duties include developing and delivering procedural guidance and training for departmental support staff, researching and resolving complex personnel or payroll discrepancies, and preparing reports for management.

This position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and independent judgment in interpreting and applying personnel rules, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of technical personnel/payroll experience which included researching information, applying rules and regulations, and problem solving in areas such as recruitment and examining, payroll, interviewing and selection, and other related personnel/payroll functions; OR

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

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 29 (Entry, Step 01 $24.02/hr. Step 03 $26.07/hr.)

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

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

Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision

• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

Grants-in-Aid for Classified Employees

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

Department Information

The Research & Innovation (R&I) supports the University's research compliance, and innovation enterprise. As a Carnegie R1 institution, University's R&I division provides administrative, personnel, and operational support for research centers, programs, and industry partnerships that drive discovery and economic impact.

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 ...@unr.edu.

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.

A background check will 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.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

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 employment and as a condition of continued employment.

The University of Nevada, Reno 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), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).