Director of Human Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
People & HR
USD 75k-75k / year
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
| Working Title | Director of Human Resources |
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| Department | University Television-0912 |
| Requisition Number | S_260000 |
| Posting Open Date | 01/06/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 01/20/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Human Resources provides leadership and strategic management for all human resources functions at Nebraska Public Media. The role leads workforce planning, talent development, organizational communication, and compliance management while fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and excellence. The Director champions initiatives that enhance professional growth, communication effectiveness, and employee well-being, ensuring HR strategies align with Nebraska Public Media’s mission and values. This position supervises HR staff and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, including the General Manager & CEO. Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ |
| Minimum Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. They will have the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with high ethical standards. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $75,000/year minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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