Human Resources Generalist / HR Admin

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a proactive HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. The role covers onboarding, policy administration, employee relations, performance management, and HR reporting in a team-driven environment. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a 4x10 workweek (Mon-Thu). Relocation assistance is not available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of HR experience in manufacturing/industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and discreetly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Assist in benefits administration, leave tracking, and performance review processes.
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and compliance logs.
• Coordinate workforce planning and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal communication

Discretion

Customer-service mindset

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

UltiPro

Excel

Job description

Human Resources Generalist / HR Admin

HR Generalist – Manufacturing (East of Des Moines)

Full-Time | On-site | HR | Bilingual helpful

Workweek: Mon - Thurs - 4 10 hour days. 7:30am-6pm or 8am-6:30pm

A well-established, rapidly growing manufacturing operation east of Des Moines is seeking a proactive and resourcefulHR Generalist/HR Adminto support a dynamic, team-driven environment. This facility specializes in the fabrication, welding, assembly, and industrial painting of large, engineered-to-order components.

This is an excellent opportunity to work under a highly respected HR Manager while making a meaningful impact across multiple areas of Human Resources—employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, department administration support, and more. The facility includes a significant number of native Spanish-speaking employees, so bilingual ability is a plus (though not required).

Please note: relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and management inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation efforts for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Support investigations into complaints and employee concerns while promoting a fair and inclusive culture.
• Assist in benefits administration, leave tracking (FMLA, LOA, Workers’ Comp), and performance review processes.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and reporting logs for compliance purposes.
• Coordinate workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and assist with confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 1 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with HRIS systems such as UltiPro.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Be part of a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment.
• Join a collaborative HR team committed to continuous improvement and employee well-being.
• Help shape culture and retention initiatives during an exciting growth phase.