Human Resources Professional 1

Job Description

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Schedule will be determined by the supervisor to meet the needs of maintaining the efficiency of governmental operations.

This position will have very limited work from home capabilities due to the nature of the duties.

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a meaningful impact? Do accuracy, integrity, and professionalism matter to you? If yes, look no further! Fifth District, Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Human Resources Professional 1 to support 5th District and Central Office human resources operations.

What You’ll Do
As a Human Resources Professional 1, you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the HR Professional 1 team to lead Central Office and 5th District management on HR matters including hiring, discipline, and classification.
• Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment lifecycle, from preparing job postings to screening and interviewing applicants.
• Personnel & Benefits Administration: Manage payroll transactions and provide technical guidance on FMLA, insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Legal & Grievance Liaison: Serve as a liaison for employee civil suits, unemployment claims, and 3rd-step grievances.
• Systems Expertise: Act as a Workday Subject Matter Expert, assisting staff with business processes and coordinating with the DAS-HRE Worksmart team.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure consistent application of State and Department of Corrections (DOC) policies, procedures, and administrative rules.

What We’re Seeking
The successful candidate for this position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused professional who demonstrates high moral and professional standards and understands the importance of confidentiality in human resources work.

Desired skills and abilities include:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• High ethical standards and professional judgment
• Self-driven and accountable
• Flexible and open to change
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Positive attitude and commitment to customer service

What We Offer
We have a competitive total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Annual pay ranging from $49,400.00 to $83,678.40, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

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: