HR Manager​/Sr. HR Manager

Position: HR Manager / Sr. HR Manager
WHO WE ARE

IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. Thats over 140 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

HR MANAGER / SR. HR MANAGER

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on elevating teams, strengthening culture, and driving meaningful impact across an organization? At IMT, were looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead our HR operations, champion our people, and help shape the next chapter of our evolving workplace.

In this role, youll blend hands-on HR knowledge and expertise with strategy working side-by-side with the HR team and leadership to enrich the employee experience, refine people processes, and empower every team member to do their best work. If youre energized by influencing how an organization moves forward, developing high-performing teams, and fostering an environment where people feel valued, supported, and inspiredyoull love it here.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

* Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy in partnership with the VP of HR, HR team, and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term growth.

* Serves as a strategic business partner to leaders across the company, offering insight, consultation, and data-driven recommendations that enhance performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

* Provides leadership, vision, and direction to the HR team, setting clear goals, establishing expectations, and ensuring excellence in service delivery across all HR functions.

* Coaches, mentors, and develops HR team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, collaboration, and celebration of success.

* Oversees and monitors department financial planning, collaborating with the VP of HR to manage budgets, optimize resources, and support cost-effective HR operations.

* Builds strong, trusted relationships across the organization, ensuring HR is recognized as a proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative partner.

* Continuously evaluates HR programs and processes, leveraging data, trends, and best practices to recommend and implement improvements that strengthen organizational capability.

* Guides the creation and delivery of HR communications, partnering closely with Marketing & Communications to ensure consistency, clarity, and connection across internal and external messaging.

* Contributes as an active member of the leadership team, bringing an HR perspective to strategic discussions, operational reviews, and organizational decision-making.

* Champions IMTs mission, vision, and values, modeling expected behaviors and driving organizational culture initiatives that support an engaged and high-performing workforce.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Leads the organizations performance management process, ensuring fairness and consistency, while guiding managers in coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Supports conflict resolution, fosters open communication between employees and leaders, conducts investigations into employee concerns, and reviews management recommendations for terminations.

* Supports the Talent Acquisition Specialist with recruiting activities, partners with business leaders to understand hiring needs, improves recruiting processes to maintain a strong candidate pipeline, and helps ensure an effective onboarding experience for new employees.

* Partners in administering employee benefits, including health plans and retirement, and participates in annual renewals. Supports wellness initiatives, oversees leave of absence programs such as FMLA and short-term disability, and helps manage and coordinate the annual merit increase process.

* Supports the administration and maintenance of HR systems and…