Human Resources Consultant - Human Resource Professional 2

State of Iowa • Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) provides centralized human resources programs and services to State of Iowa agencies. This position will join a team of HR Consultants that comprise the Organizational Performance Bureau. The HR Consultant will serve as the primary DAS-HRE liaison to assigned executive branch agencies. The HR Consultant works primarily with management to resolve complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with relevant work rules and policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree and experience equal to four years of full-time work in one or more professional-level human resources management areas such as employment, recruitment, position classification, compensation, labor relations, collective bargaining, safety, worker's compensation, wellness, and benefits administration.
• A combination of a total of eight years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Current , continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three and a half years of full-time work as a Human Resources Professional 1.

Nice To Haves

• An aptitude for relationship-building and expertise in consultation
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency to work cross-functionally, with management-level employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Previous experience in an HR generalist role
• HR Business Partner experience preferred

Responsibilities

• provide advice and guidance concerning all HR program areas, including organizational development, employee relations, performance management, & training and development
• consult on staffing needs by providing advice and guidance concerning recruitment and selection
• provide guidance concerning classification and compensation
• advise on EEO, civil rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment complaints
• advise on corrective/disciplinary action
• assist with preparation for grievance meetings and arbitration hearings
• consult on leave management and performance issues
• provide advice and guidance concerning interpretation of relevant state and federal laws, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency and Statewide policies
• conduct and/or provide guidance on administrative investigations

Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunity
• Collaborative, positive work environment with flexible work hours
• Excellent affordable benefit packages including health, dental, vision, flex spending
• IPERS retirement package
• Deferred compensation with an employer match
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level