Human Resources Specialist (Entry Level)

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Games in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Specialist to learn across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, training, employee relations and compliance. You’ll own recruitment for designated entities and work with hiring managers and HR leadership across multiple locations.

This role offers hands-on exposure to the employee lifecycle, onboarding, and ongoing HR operations, ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking real experience beyond

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years HR-related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and determine requirements.
• Manage job postings, ATS, and candidate pipelines.
• Conduct screening interviews and advise on candidates for advancement.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Prepare offer letters within compensation guidelines and assist with background checks.
• Coordinate onboarding and new-hire documentation and training.
• Support benefits programs and training initiatives.
• Maintain confidential HR records and assist with audits and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or Psychology

Tools

HRIS / ATS

Job description

American Games (504 34th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA) or International Gamco (9335 N. 48th St., Omaha, NE) Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Travel Required - Adair, IA; Los Angeles, CA & Other Company Locations

Start Your HR Career with More Than Just Administrative Work

If you're a recent graduate, HR intern or early-career professional looking for more than an administrative HR position, this is an opportunity to build real experience across the profession.

We're looking for an Entry-Level Human Resources Specialist who is ready to learn, take initiative and become an important part of our HR team.

This role offers broad exposure across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, training, employee relations, performance management and HR compliance. You'll take ownership of recruitment and onboarding for designated company entities while working directly with hiring managers, employees and HR leadership across multiple locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career HR professional who wants to build a strong foundation and gain experience well beyond a traditional entry-level administrative role.

What You'll Do

As a Human Resources Specialist, you'll have hands-on responsibility throughout the employee lifecycle—from finding and hiring talent to onboarding employees and supporting their continued success.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Own and coordinate full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions for Diamond Game and Schafer while assisting with recruiting for other company entities as needed.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop and update job descriptions, determine job requirements and recommend effective recruiting and selection approaches.
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking systems and candidate pipelines while evaluating applicants against position requirements.
• Conduct screening interviews, identify potential selection or compliance concerns and make recommendations regarding candidates who should advance.
• Coordinate interviews and communication between candidates and hiring managers while creating a positive, professional candidate experience.
• Prepare offer letters within approved compensation guidelines and assist with routine background check, pre-employment and hiring-related issues, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee offboarding, including employment documentation, orientation schedules, employee records, required training, exit documentation and exit interviews.
• Support employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement and wellness offerings, while assisting with employee questions, enrollment changes, open enrollment and benefits communications.
• Coordinate employee training programs, maintain training records, track required compliance and safety training and assist with training materials and development initiatives.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR questions for Schafer and provide guidance regarding policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Support employee relations activities, including documentation, investigations and corrective action processes in partnership with HR leadership.
• Work with managers on goal setting, coaching, performance documentation, performance improvement plans and employee recognition, helping evaluate proposed actions for consistency with policy and prior practices.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and assist with reporting, audits, compliance activities and special HR projects.
• Travel to company locations by air and car as needed.
• Other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong educational foundation, excellent communication skills and the initiative and judgment to grow into greater HR responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology or a related field.
• Internship, campus leadership or 0-2 years of HR-related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.
• Interest in pursuing SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to interact professionally with applicants, employees and leaders.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple recruiting, onboarding and HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with employee records and employment documentation.
• Sound judgment and the ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and contribute as part of a collaborative HR team.
• Willingness to learn employment practices, HR systems, compliance requirements and company processes.
• Ability to travel by air and car; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.