Human Resources Associate

The Department of Administrative Services
- Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) is seeking a Human Resources Associate (HRA) to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa.

If you have a passion for human resources, enjoy problem‑solving, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, this is an opportunity to support multiple state agencies and play a key role in the employee experience from hire to retirement.

As a Human Resources Associate, you will provide comprehensive HR support across several state agencies, serving as a trusted liaison between agency leadership and DAS-HRE. This role blends customer service, compliance, payroll, benefits, and recruiting functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful impact in their daily work.

• Develop and post vacancy announcements in the applicant tracking system
• Guide agencies through required hiring steps and timelines
• Ensure policy reviews and documentation are completed accurately and on time

• Process personnel actions in Workday, including hires, promotions, pay changes, reclassifications, and reinstatements
• Review and approve employee timesheets
• Assist employees and supervisors with payroll questions and system navigation
• Verify preliminary and final payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness

• Coordinate with DAS-HRE benefits units on health, dental, life insurance, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and other programs
• Support employees during annual enrollment and life-event changes
• Provide clear guidance on benefit options and updates

• Maintain secure personnel, medical, and hiring files
• Track workers’ compensation injuries and OSHA‑reportable incidents
• Provide managers with key employment data such as leave balances, salary review dates, FMLA status, and leave‑without‑pay timelines

This position sits at the center of the employee lifecycle, ensuring people are paid accurately, receive the benefits they depend on, and experience a smooth hiring and onboarding process. Your work directly supports Iowa’s public workforce and the agencies that serve communities across the state.

If you’re organized, detail‑oriented, and motivated by helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply and grow your HR career with DAS-HRE.

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well‑being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits:
  Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance:
  Free Life Insurance.
• Support:
  Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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