Personnel Technician 3 - Libraries

Summary

University of Nevada, RenoThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Personnel Technician 3 in the University Libraries. The Personnel Technician 3 will work under the Fiscal and HR Officer as part of the Libraries' Administration team. This position serves as the primary HR Liaison for the Library and provides a wide range of payroll, compensation, recruiting, benefits, time & leave support to library faculty, staff and students. The primary mission is to provide HR technical support and guidance on policies, procedures, and practices within these areas.This position will primarily plan, coordinate, and execute all payroll, travel, and personnel actions for library employees, as well as guide and advise employees and senior managers on HR and compensation procedures and practices. They will collaborate with the Administration team on effective allocations of the student worker budget to maintain Library operations and services. They will provide recruitment support for Library hiring managers, and provide administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, Fiscal and HR Officer, Marketing and Communications Specialist and Assistant to the Dean as requested. They will work with managers and supervisors to identify opportunities for training and development, and make presentations on various HR and policy changes.Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.Essential QualificationsGraduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) 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; OROne (1) year of experience as a Personnel Technician II in Nevada State service; ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.This position requires experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in a higher education and/or public agency.ScheduleThe typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Compensation GradeGrade 29 (Entry, Step 01 $24.02/hr.; Step 05 $28.38/hr.)To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Grade is determined when the position was created. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code.For more information, visit the Classified Salary CalculatorThe Perks of PERSEmployees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution RatesRich retirement plan - Retirement CalculatorPerks of Working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceLife insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family 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. SECGrants-in-aid for Classified EmployeesThe 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 Staff Grants-In-Aid BenefitClassified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramThe 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. Classified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramAbout the University LibrariesThe University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.Contact InformationSearch Coordinator, Emme Haw at ehaw@unr.eduRequired Attachment(s)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 the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.Attach the following attachment(s) to your applicationResume/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 – (optional but encouraged)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).Posting Close TimeThis posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day priorPosting Close Date 11/3/2026 Note to ApplicantA 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.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.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).About UsThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of

Job Description

University of Nevada, RenoThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Personnel Technician 3 in the University Libraries. The Personnel Technician 3 will work under the Fiscal and HR Officer as part of the Libraries' Administration team. This position serves as the primary HR Liaison for the Library and provides a wide range of payroll, compensation, recruiting, benefits, time & leave support to library faculty, staff and students. The primary mission is to provide HR technical support and guidance on policies, procedures, and practices within these areas.This position will primarily plan, coordinate, and execute all payroll, travel, and personnel actions for library employees, as well as guide and advise employees and senior managers on HR and compensation procedures and practices. They will collaborate with the Administration team on effective allocations of the student worker budget to maintain Library operations and services. They will provide recruitment support for Library hiring managers, and provide administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, Fiscal and HR Officer, Marketing and Communications Specialist and Assistant to the Dean as requested. They will work with managers and supervisors to identify opportunities for training and development, and make presentations on various HR and policy changes.Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.Essential QualificationsGraduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) 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; OROne (1) year of experience as a Personnel Technician II in Nevada State service; ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.This position requires experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in a higher education and/or public agency.ScheduleThe typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Compensation GradeGrade 29 (Entry, Step 01 $24.02/hr.; Step 05 $28.38/hr.)To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Grade is determined when the position was created. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code.For more information, visit the Classified Salary CalculatorThe Perks of PERSEmployees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution RatesRich retirement plan - Retirement CalculatorPerks of Working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceLife insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family 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. SECGrants-in-aid for Classified EmployeesThe 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 Staff Grants-In-Aid BenefitClassified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramThe 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. Classified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramAbout the University LibrariesThe University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.Contact InformationSearch Coordinator, Emme Haw at ehaw@unr.eduRequired Attachment(s)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 the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.Attach the following attachment(s) to your applicationResume/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 – (optional but encouraged)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).Posting Close TimeThis posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day priorPosting Close Date 11/3/2026 Note to ApplicantA 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.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.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).About UsThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of