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 Acquisition (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 fairspartner 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.