Human Resources Assistant

Wage depends on experience

This position is primarily based in Newton, IA (approximately 90%), with regular travel to Des Moines office one day per week (approximately 10%).

BASIC FUNCTION

This position will include, but is not limited to, responsibilities such as recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding for both Polk and Jasper counties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approximately 75% of this position's responsibilities are focused on recruiting and talent Acquistion (interviewing, hiring, onboarding, background checks, career fairs, etc.), with the remainder dedicated to general HR administration and employee relations.

• Recruit, interview, screen and perform background checks.
• Participate in career fairs & partner with colleges for recruitment.
• Process new employee information.
• Maintain and audit agency personnel files and monitor corrections.
• Assist employees with FMLA, Short-term Disability claims and COBRA forms.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Assist with health, dental, vision, life insurance enrollment.
• Manage all aspects of New Employee Orientation, including the schedule, instructors, materials, equipment, rooms and resources.
• Order and keep inventory of Polk supplies (office, bathroom, kitchen, snacks).
• Perform office manager tasks, including being at the office Mon-Thursday from 8am-4:30pm, and Friday 8am-12pm. Handing out and mailing paychecks on pay-day Fridays. Handling in-coming and out-going mail. Managing sub-contractor relationships, including janitorial services

Minimum Requirement:

• Associates Degree preferred
• Recruiting experience required.
• Must maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Must have adequate computer skills to complete job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver’s license?
• Over the past three years have you had any auto accidents or received any traffic tickets?
• Have you lived in any other states than Iowa?
• Do you know or are you related to anyone who works at or receives services from Progress?
• Why are you leaving your current job?
• Tell me what your previous work experience in Human Resource field?
• What strengths and skills do you possess to be an HR Assistant?
• How does this position align with your career goals?
• We need someone who is highly organized and pays attention to detail. Given this information, why would you be a good fit?
• What is your wage expectation?

Work Location: In person