HR Coordinator/HR Associate - Environmental Services

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability 보험

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an HR Coordinator/HR Associate to support Environmental Services by providing HR guidance to leadership and staff and handling HR transactions. This role covers recruitment, compliance, on-boarding, payroll support, and policy guidance across divisions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in HR/Business, 1 year HR experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 1 year HR experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities for P&S, SEIU, and merit positions; prepare requisitions, advertise, rate applicants, and guide candidates through interviews.
• Assist managers with job descriptions; advise on classification and staffing.
• Coordinate onboarding to ensure staff have equipment and system access.
• Serve as ELMS controller and assist with daily payroll needs
• Review timecards for compliance with FLSA and university policies; address leave and exceptions
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and laws; support union contracts
• Communicate HR updates to department leadership and staff
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and service delivery
• Run HR reports and ensure compliance across divisions/units
• Collaborate on immigration documentation and compliance with CQ/ELMS/HRIS
• Monitor training compliance and update CQ system
• Maintain HR Guidelines, org chart, and phone list

Skills

Recruitment coordination

HR policy guidance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Tools

CQ system

ELMS

HRIS

Job description

HR Coordinator/HR Associate - Environmental Services

The University of Iowa Health Care is looking for an HR Coordinator/HR Associate to enhance the operations of the division of Environmental Services at University of Iowa Health Care by providing advice and guidance to leadership and employees and performing transactions within all subject matters of human resources. Support recruitment, compliance, recognition, access, and record-keeping requirements for the division. Key areas of responsibility include HR consultation, compliance, compensation and employment, reward and recognition, communication, and selected HR transactions and maintenance of employee information. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate recruitment activities for P&S, SEIU, and merit positions. Prepare and submit requisitions in OTAC, complete external advertising, rate applicants and recommend candidates for interviews, complete phone and in person interviews as needed, submit/review reference requests, prepare offer letters, and help candidates through the hiring process
• Assist managers and leaders with development of job descriptions; recommend job classification and staffing strategy; assist with completion of hiring board request forms
• Coordinate new hire on-boarding to ensure staff have the necessary equipment and system accesses
• Serve as an ELMS controller and assist departments with daily payroll needs
• Review and audit timecards for assigned divisions/units; ensure compliance with FLSA, University policies, and collective bargaining agreements; identify leave that may qualify as FMLA and work with HR Manager; review and address critical exceptions in ELMS
• Provide advice and guidance to managers or directors concerning job design, classification, managing staff attendance concerns, employee disputes and complaints, performance management issues, and requests for reasonable accommodations.
• Provide information and guidance regarding HR policies and procedures, state and federal regulation sand laws, Merit Rules, and union contracts
• Communicate with staff and leadership to provide basic ‘how to’ instructions and guidance regarding policies and practices such as payroll applications, compliance issues, and employment inquiries
• Assist in distributing and communicating HR updates to department leadership
• Identify opportunity to improve systems and processes, achieve efficiencies and/or improve service delivery
• Run HR reports, as needed; follow up to ensure compliance; take action to ensure compliance with laws, University policies and departmental expectations; follow up with assigned divisions/units to address outstanding compliance requirements
• Collaborate with HR Manager, Senior HR Director, and UHR Immigration Services regarding immigration documentation; follow up on all immigration documentation to ensure compliance by verifying their visa, passport, and review past immigration documentation when appropriate
• Monitor training compliance and inform supervisors of status. Update information in the CQ system as appropriate
• Maintain department HR Guidelines manual, department org chart, and phone list

The department intends to hire one candidates from either HR Associate classification or HR Coordinator classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

Pay Level: HR Coordinator 3B, HR Associate 2B https://hris.uiowa.edu/job-descriptions/families/PGA

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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HR Coordinator Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year recent (within the last 5 years) human resources experience
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with human resources practices and processes such as recruitment, performance management, compliance, FLSA, FMLA/ADA, and administrative human resources functions
• Ability to be organized, flexible and multi-task in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Experience working with UI Health Care HR Systems such as Compliance & Qualifications (CQ), ELMS, ERMA, HRIS, etc.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care’s policies, procedures, and regulations

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months human resources experience
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with human resources practices and processes such as recruitment, performance management, compliance, FLSA, FMLA/ADA, and administrative human resources functions
• Ability to be organized, flexible and multi-task in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting human resources

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Bailey Tinkler
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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