Senior Human Resources Assistant

Practical Farmers of Iowa•Ames, IA

8h•$46,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the human resources team, you’ll provide support and guidance to our talented and hardworking staff, and to the organization as a whole, to ensure that Practical Farmers of Iowa is providing a safe, welcoming work environment while remaining compliant and ethical. In this position, you will play a key role in helping PFI attract qualified applicants, supporting new staff members and fostering a culture of care for employees. You will serve as a vital resource for assisting current employees and helping the operations department stay organized. In partnership with the human resources team, you will also coordinate a range of projects. If you are compassionate, attentive and motivated to contribute to a cohesive, responsive work culture, this position is for you.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of professional work experience in an office setting
Exceptional customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Strict commitment to confidentiality
Strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Dependable, and able to work independently and with a team
Able to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to take initiative to solve problems
Efficient and effective in fast-paced environments
Ability to organize work, set goals and adhere to deadlines

Nice To Haves

Basic human resources knowledge or education
A mindset of continuous improvement
Talent acquisition experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, benefits and employee recognition projects, including:
Posting jobs to various job boards
Evaluating job applicants based on required qualifications
Scheduling and conducting interviews
Corresponding with applicants and the hiring team through our applicant tracking system
Preparing and implementing onboarding checklists and tasks
Creating and launching events and surveys in PFI’s human resources information system
Coordinating with benefit providers and employees to ensure accurate benefits administration
Processing benefits and employment enrollments, changes and terminations
Helping to plan staff and professional development events
Processing human resources bills and balancing with carriers
Administrative projects and maintenance relating to file organization and clean-up
Support the crafting and editing of job descriptions and other hiring and onboarding documents from across the organization
Provide guidance and technical assistance across the organization on human resources-related questions and platforms
Prepare materials and information for human resources-related projects
Procure and maintain supplies related to onboarding, offboarding and employee engagement
Organize and record information for human resources-related projects and compliance
Other duties as assigned or volunteered to support the operations department or team projects

Benefits

PFI values its employees and is a flexible and supportive work environment.
We offer employees a competitive benefits package that includes employee health insurance with 100% employer-paid premium, generous paid time off, flexible hours, six weeks of fully paid parental leave and 5% automatic 401k contribution after one year of employment.
We also encourage employee professional development and offer a range of specialty benefits employees can use to support their wellness, sustainability and financial goals.
Examples of our specialty benefits include contributions towards spouse or dependent health insurance, stipends for remote or hybrid workers and reimbursements for wellness costs, local food purchases or CSA subscriptions, student loans or eco-friendly purchases.
Practical Farmers is a family-friendly employer.

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