Employee Relations Partner
About The Position
Be the reason people love where they work! If you’re someone who thrives on helping others, loves digging into meaningful problems, and believes integrity is non-negotiable, the Iowa DOT wants you on our team. We’re looking for an Employee Relations Partner who brings curiosity, compassion, and professionalism to every interaction- someone who sees employee relations not just as a function, but as a way to improve everyday experiences for the people who make our mission possible. At the Iowa DOT, our mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation , and we live by our Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception . Join a team where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your work makes a real difference.
Requirements
- Outstanding communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality work
- A customer-focused mindset that makes people feel heard and supported
- A love for solving problems- especially the complex ones
- An unwavering dedication to integrity and fairness
- A team-oriented approach and enthusiasm for collaboration
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional service as a trusted partner for employees and leaders, listening closely, responding quickly, and bringing empathy into every conversation.
- Conduct fair, thoughtful, thorough, consistent, and transparent investigations, ensuring professionalism and care in all steps from interviews to final recommendations.
- Champion integrity by guiding leaders and employees through policies, codes, and laws, providing balanced, ethical advice for decisions rooted in honesty, values, and accountability.
- Share knowledge that empowers others by teaching, coaching, and creating engaging training experiences to build stronger leaders and make complex topics understandable and applicable.
- Create tools and resources to help leaders feel confident addressing challenges early and effectively.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave)
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
- Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
