People & Culture Assistant: Onboarding & HR Support

WesleyLife; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife in Urbandale, IA seeks a People & Culture Assistant to support the Director of People & Culture. This role helps create a welcoming and caring work environment for new team members and existing staff, handling a fast-paced set of responsibilities with strong organization and adaptability.

The role involves recruiting support, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR reporting while ensuring compliance and a positive colleague experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of HR experience or a related degree.
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices preferred
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities while meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting functions: sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, offering, background checks.
• Collaborate with managers and talent team to source candidates and participate in career fairs.
• Utilize HRIS and applicant tracking system to update data, extend offers, onboard, and create profiles.
• Set up new hire orientations and benefits overview meetings.
• Maintain organized personnel files and assist in audits for compliance.
• Assist with benefit enrollment and changes; track evaluations and return-to-work processes.

Skills

Prioritization

Deadline management

Flexibility

Tools

HR system

Applicant tracking system

Job description

WesleyLife in Urbandale, IA seeks a People & Culture Assistant to support the Director of People & Culture. This role helps create a welcoming and caring work environment for new team members and existing staff, handling a fast-paced set of responsibilities with strong organization and adaptability.

The role involves recruiting support, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR reporting while ensuring compliance and a positive colleague experience.