Human Resources Professional 1

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking a Human Resources Professional to join our Human Resources Bureau. In this role, you will collaborate with our forty departmental leaders across all aspects of human resource management. This role also interacts frequently with our 500+ employees to answer questions and provide guidance and resources related to compensation, benefits, employee engagement and employee assistance opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and coordinating interviews to onboarding new employees
• Administering HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Handling employee relations, addressing concerns, and providing guidance on conflict resolution
• Facilitating performance management processes, including goal-setting, performance reviews, and development plans
• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives
• Conducting training sessions on various HR topics to enhance employee skills and awareness
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records

What We Are Seeking

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist, with a strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and training
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options (RIC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work with Us?

At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service—we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.

We’re guided by four core values:

• Integrity– We act with honesty and accountability.
• Teamwork– We collaborate to achieve shared success.
• Service– We are committed to excellence in public service.
• Partnership– We build strong relationships to drive results.

Working Arrangement

This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week.?Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.

Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.

Background Check Requirements

• After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
• Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: