Human Resources Administrator

About the role

First Resources of Ottumwa is searching for a dedicated Full-time Human Resources Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Complete data entry into our payroll management system for payroll changes.
• Collect and update change forms for salary and hourly staff, including promotion, demotion, transferring, and etc.
• Upload sick and vacation accruals in our payroll management system for all employees.
• Review final payroll.
• Enroll and maintain all employees eligible for FMLA or any other leaves of absence in the workplace.
• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees records and medical files.
• Produce and submit reports to premiums, claims, cost, and the like.
• Aid with data collection and dissemination.
• Provide employee income verifications as needed.
• Aid with all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality always.
• Perform duties with excellence and accuracy, following supervisor guidance and maintaining a person-centered approach focused on quality, respect, and professionalism.
• Complete all orientation, mandatory staff training, and other required coursework as established by agency policy, licensing standards, or supervisory direction.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, otherwise education with relevant experience will be considered.
• Prior two years' experience in HR setting.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must possess basic knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• The ability to embrace rapid change, meet multiple demands simultaneously and efficiently with little supervision.
• The ability to clearly communicate in oral and written fashion is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• The HR Administrator may be located in a busy, open area office, and will be faced with regular interruptions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle when needed for work-related events and must be willing to transport members in personal or company vehicle when needed.
• Have the ability to travel independently, extensively in and outside the community and access a variety of offices.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• Successfully complete the new hire orientation checklist.
• Satisfactorily attend all required trainings mandated by programming and the organization.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within the initial 30 days of employment, and actively maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must have valid driver's license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company's insurance.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.