Human Resources Associate
State of Iowa
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Human Resources Associate
State of Iowa
225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$23.75 - $34.91
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling everyday human resources tasks like processing payroll, supporting hiring, managing employee leave, and keeping records secure in a state corrections department.
It's a great fit for someone who is organized, pays close attention to details, and enjoys helping people while maintaining strict confidentiality.
The role offers a stable schedule and good benefits for those committed to accurate and professional work.
Key Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing tasks
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information
- High ethical standards and professional judgment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective collaboration with employees and supervisors
- Positive attitude and commitment to customer service
- Flexibility and self-motivation to adapt to changes
Full 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.
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 Associate to support critical human resources operations.
What You’ll Do
As a Human Resources Associate, you will:
- Coordinate and administer daily human resources operations.
- Provide accurate and timely processing of payroll, employee transactions, and personnel actions.
- Support recruitment and hiring processes.
- Administer leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
- Maintain and safeguard confidential human resources records and information, ensuring data integrity and compliance with retention and confidentiality requirements.
- Provide guidance and customer service to employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, pay, benefits, and personnel processes.
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 $72,612.80, 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.
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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