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Job Description Human Resources Consultant The Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) provides centralized human resources programs and services to State of Iowa agencies. We are currently seeking candidates for a position as a Human Resources Consultant. If you have 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.

The mission of DAS-HRE is to support state agencies in their delivery of services to the people of Iowa by providing programs that recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and qualified workforce, and to administer responsible employee benefits programs for the members and their beneficiaries. DAS-HRE is comprised of Employment, Benefits, Organizational Performance, WorkSmart HCM, and Talent Development Bureaus. This position will join a team of HR Consultants that comprise the Organizational Performance Bureau.

The HR Consultant will serve as the primary DAS-HRE liaison to assigned executive branch agencies. The HR Consultant works primarily with management to resolve complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with relevant work rules and policies. Job Responsibilities: provide advice and guidance concerning all HR program areas, including organizational development, employee relations, performance management, & training and development; consult on staffing needs by providing advice and guidance concerning recruitment and selection; provide guidance concerning classification and compensation; advise on EEO, civil rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment complaints; advise on corrective/disciplinary action; assist with preparation for grievance meetings and arbitration hearings; consult on leave management and performance issues; provide advice and guidance concerning interpretation of relevant state and federal laws, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency and Statewide policies; conduct and/or provide guidance on administrative investigations The ideal candidate will possess: An aptitude for relationship-building and expertise in consultation Effective communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail Proficiency to work cross-functionally, with management-level employees and leaders at all levels of the organization Previous experience in an HR generalist role HR Business Partner experience preferred What we offer: Hybrid work opportunity Collaborative, positive work environment with flexible work hours Excellent affordable benefit packages including health, dental, vision, flex spending IPERS retirement package Deferred compensation with an employer match Paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave Employee discounts from a variety of vendors Career growth Take the Next Step in Your Career.

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to the public sector and contribute to the success of Iowa's workforce, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of HR for the State of Iowa-where your skills, ideas, and dedication will make a lasting impact. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree and experience equal to four years of full-time work in one or more professional-level human resources management areas such as employment, recruitment, position classification, compensation, labor relations, collective bargaining, safety, worker's compensation, wellness, and benefits administration. A combination of a total of eight years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from an accredited law school

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three and a half years of full-time work as a Human Resources Professional 1. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.