Human Resources Manager

ForceSource; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceSource is seeking a Human Resources Manager to guide people practices that help employees and teams succeed. You’ll lead talent acquisition, orientation, performance management, benefits administration, workforce planning, and employee relations, all while aligning programs with employment law and organizational needs.

This role blends hands-on HR management with strategic planning, project management, and handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources management and HR department operations.
• Knowledge of employment and labor law.
• Strong communication, project management, data collection, data entry, and confidential record-handling skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ATS and HR systems including platforms listed in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, HR sourcing, interviewing, and talent management; oversee employee orientation and succession planning.
• Manage employee evaluations, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, payroll processing, and personnel administration.
• Advise on employee relations, conflict management, change management, organization design, and workforce management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, affirmative action planning, workers’ compensation processes, and OSHA/FMLA requirements.
• Use human capital management systems and data analysis to support decisions.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Data collection

Data entry

Confidential record handling

Tools

Workday

Oracle HCM

ADP

Paylocity

Taleo

iCIMS

Lever

SAP SuccessFactors

PeopleSoft

Ceridian

Dayforce

Kronos

UltiPro

Paychex

Job description

As a Human Resources Manager, you’ll guide people practices that help employees and teams succeed. You’ll lead talent acquisition, employee orientation, performance management, benefits administration, workforce planning, and employee relations while keeping programs aligned with employment law and organizational needs. This role combines hands‑on human resources management with strategic planning, project management, and confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, HR sourcing, interviewing, and talent management; oversee employee orientation and succession planning.
• Manage employee evaluations, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, payroll processing, and personnel administration.
• Advise on employee relations, conflict management, change management, organization design, and workforce management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, affirmative action planning, workers’ compensation processes, and HR legal compliance, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Use human capital management systems and data analysis to support decisions. Your impact: Clear, compliant people practices help employees understand expectations and help leaders make informed workforce decisions.

Requirements

• Experience in human resources management, HR department operations, talent acquisition, and administrative work; knowledge of employment and labor law is essential.
• Strong communication, project management, data collection, data entry, and confidential record-handling skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel data analysis.
• Familiarity with human resources information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and technically supported HR systems. Platforms may include Workday, Oracle HCM, ADP, Paychex, Dayforce, Paylocity, Kronos, UltiPro, Taleo, Lever, iCIMS, Kenexa BrassRing, SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, and Salesforce.
• Knowledge of contracts, social media management, payroll, and employment law in talent management is useful. Be prepared to apply relevant systems and compliance practices to the organization’s needs.