Human Resources Associate

About the role

Progress Industries provides services and support designed to help individuals live, work, and participate within their communities. Our Human Resources team plays an important role in supporting the employees and leaders who provide those services.

Responsibilities

• Aid in employee relations and workplace concerns.
• Review disciplinary and performance documentation for completeness, consistency, and appropriate supporting information.
• Aid in the preparation of disciplinary documentation under the direction of the Director of Human Resources.
• Aid in workplace investigations under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, including gathering documentation, and preparing investigation notes and summaries.
• Identify inconsistencies, missing information, or concerns that require additional review or escalation.
• Administer and track FMLA, short-term disability, general leaves of absence, and other assigned leave programs.
• Communicate with employees regarding leave documentation, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and return-to-work requirements.
• Absorb routine benefit questions and benefit enrollment matters.
• Track and follow up on performance evaluations for non-unit employees.
• Prepare HR correspondence, employee documentation, leave documentation, and other Human Resources materials.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and HR records.
• Research HR-related questions, policies, and employment matters as assigned.
• Serve as a backup interviewer when additional recruiting support is needed.
• Aid in Human Resources projects and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience working with confidential employee information and HR documentation.
• Experience in multiple areas of Human Resources, such as employee relations, leave administration, disciplinary processes, investigations, benefits, recruiting, or HR administration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to the Director of Human Resources.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of an HR team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience with FMLA and leave administration.
• Experience assisting with employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience reviewing or preparing disciplinary and performance documentation.
• Experience in healthcare, human services, nonprofit, or another regulated work environment.
• Experience working in an organization with both union and non-unit employees.

Skills

• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Confidentiality and judgment skills.
• Objectivity and impartiality.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Problem-solving and research skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-time.

Position Details

Position: Human Resources Associate
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Newton, Iowa
Progress Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.