Human Resources Generalist II

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University’s University Human Resources is seeking a collaborative, customer-focused Human Resources Generalist II. The position serves as a trusted HR resource to leaders and employees, offering professional guidance across a broad range of human resource functions. In partnership with HR Partners and central HR specialists, the Generalist helps managers navigate employee relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, policy interpretation, and organizational challenges.

The successful candidate combines strong HR knowledge with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to high-quality customer service. The position is a regular, full-time appointment with a 12-month work period. Applications are accepted until the position is filled; applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of related experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting managers with performance management, employee relations, workplace conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
• Experience implementing and administering HR policies and processes.
• Experience conducting compensation reviews, salary analyses, or providing pay-related recommendations.
• Experience using data and reporting tools to support HR decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with managers and employees by providing timely, professional, customer-focused HR consultation.
• Advise leaders on performance management, employee relations matters, policy interpretation, documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Conduct compensation and salary analyses and guide leaders through pay-related decisions.
• Analyze situations, identify underlying HR concerns, and recommend practical solutions that balance business needs, policy compliance, and employee experience.
• Apply working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and university procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Assist with employee relations investigations and support conflict resolution efforts.
• Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR programs, policies, and processes.
• Maintain data integrity and use HR systems, reports, and information to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to provide seamless service and escalate complex issues appropriately.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

What This Job Offers

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