Deputy Director - Human Resources
State of Iowa
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Human Resources Associate
State of Iowa
005 Department of Administrative Services
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$23.75 - $34.91
per hour
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping state agencies with everyday human resources tasks, like posting job openings, processing payroll and promotions, managing employee benefits, and keeping records secure and up to date.
It's a supportive role that connects leaders with HR experts to make sure employees get paid right, understand their benefits, and follow all the rules from hiring to retirement.
A good fit would be someone organized, who loves solving problems for people, and enjoys a mix of customer service and behind-the-scenes work in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing files and timelines
- Excellent customer service abilities to assist employees and supervisors with HR questions
- Knowledge of HR processes including recruitment, payroll, benefits, and compliance
- Proficiency in using HR systems like Workday for processing personnel actions
- Ability to ensure accuracy in documentation, payroll verification, and policy adherence
- Experience or interest in supporting employee lifecycle from hiring to retirement
Full Job Description
The Department of Administrative Services- Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) is seeking a Human Resources Associate (HRA) to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa.
If you have a passion for human resources, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, this is an opportunity to support multiple state agencies and play a key role in the employee experience from hire to retirement.
As a Human Resources Associate, you will provide comprehensive HR support across several state agencies, serving as a trusted liaison between agency leadership and DAS-HRE.
This role blends customer service, compliance, payroll, benefits, and recruiting functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful impact in their daily work.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Hiring Support
- Develop and post vacancy announcements in the applicant tracking system
- Guide agencies through required hiring steps and timelines
- Ensure policy reviews and documentation are completed accurately and on time
Personnel & Payroll Administration
- Process personnel actions in Workday, including hires, promotions, pay changes, reclassifications, and reinstatements
- Review and approve employee timesheets
- Assist employees and supervisors with payroll questions and system navigation
- Verify preliminary and final payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Benefits & Employee Support
- Coordinate with DAS-HRE benefits units on health, dental, life insurance, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and other programs
- Support employees during annual enrollment and life-event changes
- Provide clear guidance on benefit options and updates
Compliance & Records Management
- Maintain secure personnel, medical, and hiring files
- Track workers’ compensation injuries and OSHA-reportable incidents
- Provide managers with key employment data such as leave balances, salary review dates, FMLA status, and leave-without-pay timelines
Why This Role Matters:
This position sits at the center of the employee lifecycle, ensuring people are paid accurately, receive the benefits they depend on, and experience a smooth hiring and onboarding process. Your work directly supports Iowa’s public workforce and the agencies that serve communities across the state.
If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply and grow your HR career with DAS-HRE.
Benefits:
At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
- Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
- Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
- Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
- Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.
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.Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Four years of full-time work experience in administrative support, at least two years of which were in a human-resources-related program area.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time work experience in administrative support in a human-resources-related program area; and
b. A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience in administrative support in a human-resources-related program area, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
c. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in general administrative support, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
b. A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience in administrative support in a human-resources-related program area, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
c. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in general administrative support, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as a Human Resources Technical Assistant, Human Resources Technical Specialist, Secretary (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level).
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