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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Technical Assistant in Des Moines, Iowa
Human Resources Technical Assistant
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Human Resources Technical Assistant
Salary
$35,256.00 - $58,988.80 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-01651
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date
1/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
doe.hr@iowa.gov
To Apply
To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
If you have an enthusiasm for working in human resources, want to make a difference with your career as a public servant, and are committed to providing excellent customer service, we want you on our team!
Your Responsibilities:
Assist the Department of Education (DOE) Human Resource Professional (HRP1) by ensuring consistency of human resources policies, work rules, policy enforcement, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, leave management, reasonable accommodations, and FMLA.
Provide assistance with the hiring process by routing vacancy paperwork for approval, posting positions on the NEOGov system and IowaWorks, routing the screening tool and interview questions for completion, creating and sharing interview folders with team members, scheduling interviews, processing salary justification packets, completing offer letters for approval, and organizing the onboarding of new hires
Monitor employee performance evaluation status and notification of supervisors monthly in accordance with evaluation due dates. Review the evaluation forms/goals to assure that they are correctly completed and route completed reviews for signatures
Assist the HRP1 in maintaining official personnel files in accordance with DAS-HRE requirements, which includes filing human resources documents, position description questionnaires, performance evaluations, and other materials in employee personnel files
Assist the HRP1 in the review of biweekly distribution payroll worksheet and timesheets to ensure all funding and program code changes are entered accurately and timely
Assists the review of biweekly distribution payroll worksheet and timesheets to ensure all funding and program code changes are entered accurately
Compile and submit HR reports on a regular basis.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov.
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday with opportunity for hybrid remote work schedule after initial training period; occasional in-state and out-of-state travel. Upon hire, applicants must reside in Iowa.
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to human resources
Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf(Download PDF reader)
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730- 1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Two years of full-time work experience performing administrative support work.
A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 30 semester hours of accredited post-high school course work equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support work in a human resources-related program area.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/HumanResourcesTechnicalAssistant-00770.pdf)
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Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:
Competitive Compensation:
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Health and Wellness:
Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
Professional Development:
Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Are you a current employee of the Executive Branch and do you have three years of full-time work performing technical human resources work? Qualifying executive branch experience includes time spent as a Human Resources Associate (00772), Human Resources Technical Specialist (00771), or a Human Resources Technical Assistant (00770).
Yes
No
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have performing administrative support work?
No work experience performing administrative support work
Less than one year of full-time work experience performing administrative support work
One year to less than two years of full-time work experience performing administrative support work
Two years or more of full-time work experience performing administrative support work
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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND full-time work experience performing administrative support work? 30 semester hours of accredited post-high school course work equals one year of full-time experience.
No post high school education AND full-time work experience performing administrative support work
Less than one year of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work experience performing administrative support work
One year to less than two years of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work experience performing administrative support work
Two years or more of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work experience performing administrative support work
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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa Executive Branch: How many years of full-time experience do you have performing administrative support work in a human resources-related program area?
Human resources-related includes payroll, employment, position classification, compensation, collective bargaining administration, worker's compensation, employee discipline, and employee benefit administration. Working for the Executive Branch means you are paid by the State of Iowa and does NOT include city or county governments, community school districts, community colleges, state universities, the legislative branch, or the judicial branch. If you are not a current Executive Branch employee, your answer should be Not applicable.
Not applicable - I am not a current employee for the State of Iowa
Less than one year of full-time experience performing administrative support work in a human resources-related program area
One year or more of full-time experience performing administrative support work in a human resources-related program area
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Are you a current State of Iowa Employee (Executive Branch)? If YES - How many years of continuous full time administrative support experience do you have in a human resources related program?
NOTICE: State of Iowa employment does NOT include city or county governments, community school districts, community colleges, state universities, the legislative branch, or the judicial branch.
I am not a state employee
I do not have any of continuous full time administrative support experience in a human resources related program
I have less than one year of continuous full time administrative support experience in a human resources related program
I have one year or more years of continuous full time administrative support experience in a human resources related program
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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