Human Resources Generalist

EFCO Corp.•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will execute on delivering high-quality Human Resources services with a focus on consistency, compliance, and care. This role supports EFCO by executing essential HR functions including benefits administration, performance management, and employee development with precision and professionalism. Centered on operational excellence and a people-first mindset, the Generalist ensures that HR processes run smoothly and that team members are supported with clarity and respect. This role delivers timely, accurate, and service-oriented support across the employee lifecycle while equipping leadership with actionable insights to make informed decisions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of generalist experience in a Human Resources department required. Experience working in multi-state environments with a strong understanding of varying state employment laws and compliance requirements is preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and HRIS platforms is required.
Other Requirements: Strong attention to detail and confidentiality is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and internal service excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
Relationship Building: Develops and maintains productive, respectful relationships across teams and functions.
Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting or managing unionized workforces, including exposure to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations, is a plus.
Certification(s) and License(s): SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Benefits and Wellness Administration (40%): Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, renewal processes, retirement plans, vendor relationships, wellness programming and leaves of absence while maintaining HRIS for accuracy and compliance.
Employee Relations (20%): Address employee inquiries and concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment. Support investigations into employee relations issues and document findings and recommend actions.
Training and Development (20%): Coordinate and facilitate employee training programs to support HR operations, and professional growth and development. Supports projects and initiatives to enhance the team member experience and support leadership.
Performance Management (10%): Assist with the implementation and management of performance review processes. Provide guidance to managers on performance-related issues. Build continuous feedback loops to translate employee and manager input into measurable performance and culture improvements.
HR Reporting (10%): Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support decision-making for leadership decisions related to retention, engagement, and staffing.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities