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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Professional 1 in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Human Resources Professional 1
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Human Resources Professional 1
Salary
$48,422.40 - $82,035.20 Annually
Location
Council Bluffs - 51503 - Pottawattamie County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00717
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
human.resources@iaedb.org
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Job Description
Human Resources Professional
Performs both basic professional human resource assignments and complex and technically difficult human resource work for Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) (www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org) and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI) (www.iesbvi.org).
Duties include employment, classification, employee benefits and workers' compensation. Duties may involve recommending basic operating policies and procedures, coordinating a program and/or developing new or revised procedures and methods for a specialized area of human resource administration. Advises staff and the public on human resources actions that can and must be taken in designated areas of human resources. Explains institutional, Iowa Department of Education, and State policy and procedures and then advises what actions can or should be taken.
Performs all Human Resources functions for ISD/IESBVI including:
Provide guidance and advice to management, to ensure consistency on human resources policies, work rules, policy enforcement, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, leave management, investigations, corrective disciplinary action, reasonable accommodations, and FMLA. Serves a liaison with Department of Administrative Services-Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE)
Review, research, create and maintain human resource policies for ISD/IESBVI Employee Handbook and consults and collaborates with other Department of Education HR Professional on DOE HR topics. Interpret state and federal laws pertaining to human resource and workforce management, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreement, DAS-HRE and DOE policies.
Lead the recruiting and hiring process – prepare recruitment materials, post and advertise vacancies including cultivating relationships with prospective candidates, supports administration through interview and selection process, facilitate salary determination process, offers, and onboarding of new hires.
Assist with development of investigatory questions, participating in investigations as needed – including participating in the Schools Title IX process, ensuring all information has been gathered to prove just cause, and provide agency recommendations for action to be taken
Prepare and provide information to employees on topics related to human resources and employee benefits. Answers questions and addresses employee concerns.
Hours: 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Monday – Friday occasional nights, weekends, and in-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to human resources
Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills
American Sign Language
Experience working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired is a plus.
Experience working within a K-12 educational setting a plus.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
State of Iowa Benefits - Beyond the Paycheck (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf) (Download PDF reader)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience in technical or professional human resources work, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work performing technical human resources work.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/HumanResourcesProfessional1-00756.pdf)
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
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State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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