HR Associate - Heart and Vascular Center

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide human resources support to the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) by assisting leadership, faculty, and staff across the cardiovascular service line. Responsibilities include supporting talent acquisition and onboarding, processing HR transactions, maintaining personnel records, monitoring compliance, and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures. This role partners with HR team members to ensure efficient HR operations and consistent service delivery across assigned HVC divisions and units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 6 months – 1 year of HR or related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple HR functions (recruitment, employee relations, payroll, etc.)
Attention to detail with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-volume team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment activities for faculty, P&S (non-bargaining), SEIU, Merit, and student positions
Support requisition preparation and external advertising processes
Screen applicants, schedule interviews, and participate in interviews as requested
Ensure recruitment files and documentation are complete and maintained for each search
Assist with preparation of offer materials and coordination of onboarding activities
Partner with hiring managers and HR team members to support timely hiring processes
Initiate and process HR transactions including appointments, status changes, and separations
Support onboarding processes including I-9 verification, new hire documentation, and system access requests
Maintain personnel files and ensure accuracy of employee records in HR systems
Assist with student employment processes and administrative support for trainees as needed
Coordinate offboarding activities including exit checklists and documentation
Provide general HR administrative support across assigned HVC divisions/units
Monitor and track compliance requirements such as licensure, training, and I-9 documentation
Run HR reports and follow up with staff and supervisors to address outstanding requirements
Maintain confidential personnel records in accordance with University and departmental policies
Respond to questions related to compliance requirements and escalate issues as appropriate
Provide guidance to staff and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and systems
Respond to routine HR inquiries and provide “how-to” support for HR-related processes
Communicate HR updates and assist with coordination of recruitment and operational activities
Schedule meetings and support ongoing communication with assigned units
Maintain a customer-focused approach in supporting HVC faculty, staff, and leadership