Human Resources Assistant

Progress Industries; Newton (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Progress Industries is seeking a Human Resources professional based in Newton, IA, with about 60% of duties in Newton and travel to the Des Moines office two days per week (roughly 40%).

The role emphasizes recruitment and talent acquisition (interviewing, onboarding, background checks, career fairs) while handling general HR administration and employee relations. Regular office presence is required, Mon-Thu 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12pm.

Qualifications

• Recruiting experience is required and central to the role.
• Ability to interview, screen, and onboard new hires.
• Conduct background checks and participate in career fairs.
• Coordinate with colleges for recruitment and partnerships.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle HR tasks with accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills to complete job duties.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, screen and perform background checks.
• Participate in career fairs & partner with colleges for recruitment.
• Process new employee information.
• Maintain and audit agency personnel files and monitor corrections.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Send initial COBRA notifications to qualified employees.
• Order and inventory Polk supplies (office, bathroom, kitchen, snacks).
• Perform office tasks, including being at the office Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Interviewing

Onboarding

Background checks

Career fairs

College partnerships

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

This position is primarily based in Newton, IA (approximately 60%), with regular travel to Des Moines office two day per week (approximately 40%).

BASIC FUNCTION

This position will include, but is not limited to, responsibilities such as recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding for both Polk and Jasper counties.

Essential Responsibilities - Human Resources

Approximately 75% of this position's responsibilities are focused on recruiting and talent Acquisition (interviewing, hiring, onboarding, background checks, career fairs, etc.), with the remainder dedicated to general HR administration and employee relations.

• Recruit, interview, screen and perform background checks.


• Participate in career fairs & partner with colleges for recruitment.


• Process new employee information.


• Maintain and audit agency personnel files and monitor corrections.


• Attend and participate in team meetings.


• Send intial COBRA notifications to qualified employees upon ineligibility to the plan.


• Order and keep inventory of Polk supplies (office, bathroom, kitchen, snacks).


• Perform office tasks, including being at the office Mon-Thursday from 8am-5:00 pm, and Friday 8am-12pm. Handling in-coming and out-going mail.


• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirement

• Associates Degree preferred


• Recruiting experience required.


• Must maintain high levels of confidentiality.


• Must have adequate computer skills to complete job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance