$2,000 sign on bonus included! Community and Family Resources provides substance use, mental health, and gambling treatment and prevention services across Iowa. We are seeking candidates for an HR Generalist in Des Moines. The person in this role will also work directly with managers on their team to recruit and retain outstanding staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Collaborate with the HR team to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications, including verification of professional licenses/certifications and credentialing.
• Leads new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensures that personnel files are maintained in accordance with industry standards.

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required and 2 years of human resources experience OR;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and at least 1 year of human resources experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP preferred.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, regularly, and fluently in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete written reports forms in a timely and accurate manner as needed.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal staff, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to approach employee relations issues with objectivity.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42CFR and how they apply to Community & Family Resources.
• Knowledge of IHHS and CARF accreditation/licensure standards as they apply to the position.
• Must be able to use the following programs with proficiency: web-based time-keeping systems, internet software, Microsoft
• The staff member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The staff member may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The staff member must have the ability to move within and between agency buildings, standing, sitting, lifting and manipulating objects typically found in this work environment.
• The staff member may be required to work at any agency building as needed/directed and be responsible for her/his own transportation.
• The staff member must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

**Benefits:
** CFR offers a comprehensive benefit package, including IPERS, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off (4 weeks during the first year of employment), 9 paid holidays, 401(k), paid training, and more!

Application Process: Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. Candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. CFR is a nicotine free employer.

** Equal Opportunity Employer:** Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.