Human Resource Specialist

IOWA SELECT FARMS

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Human Resource Specialist LAST REVISION DATE: 8.31.2026

As a Human Resource Specialist for Iowa Select Farms, you will be involved in executing various processes, programs and policies within the Human Resource department. This role includes interviewing and hiring candidates, assisting and answering employee questions, providing orientation for new employees, providing resources and guidance for managers and supervisors, and maintaining documents and records. This role works with and through others building and maintaining relationships and working closely and accurately within established guidelines.

As a Human Resource Specialist for Iowa Select Farms, you will be involved in executing various processes, programs and policies within the Human Resource department. This role includes interviewing and hiring candidates, assisting and answering employee questions, providing orientation for new employees, providing resources and guidance for managers and supervisors, and maintaining documents and records. This role works with and through others building and maintaining relationships and working closely and accurately within established guidelines.

• Process incoming online and paper applications
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified applicants for open positions; collaborates with managers and supervisors to understand skills and competencies and as needed throughout the hiring process
• Coordinates and conducts background checks and employment verifications in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs; completes new hire paperwork and coordination of start dates and locations
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and records, both verbal and written
• Establish, maintain, file and audit electronic and/or paper personnel, documentation & investigation files
• Develop, maintain and update necessary SOPs, competencies, manuals, company documents and Power Points
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance and updates
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law
• Ensure consistent processes and procedures are followed to maintain compliance and consistency regarding topics including but not limited to disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity; attendance; recognition and morale; training and development
• Handles applicant, employee and manager employment-related inquiries, questions and concerns through phone conversations, site visits and collaboration with other supervisors or departments as needed; refers complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate people
• Assist and lead training and developmental programs – HR training days, Safety, Health & Care (Animal Wellbeing), performance processes and others as we see fit
• Serve as a backup at the front desk with receptionist duties for PTO and lunch rotation coverage
• Attend company events and meetings and assist facilitation as needed
• Attends routine team meetings to participate in updates and discussions and assist with developing and achieving department goals.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems including but not limited to ADP Workforce Now, eI9 and eVerify.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and…