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Human Resources Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Des Moines

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor's degree and 4 years in HR management, or 8 years of combined education and experience, or a graduation from an accredited law school.
  • You will manage HR functions, advise on policies, handle employee records, ensure compliance, create training, assist with benefits, and maintain documentation for staff management.

Requirements

  • 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and experience equal to four years of full-time work in one or more professional-level human resources management areas such as employment, recruitment, position classification, compensation, labor relations, collective bargaining, safety, worker’s compensation, wellness, and benefits administration.
  • 2. A combination of a total of eight years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work equals one year full-time experience.
  • 3. Graduation from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

  • Advanced level, complex human resource management that has a direct impact on Iowa State Fair’s personnel.
  • Reviews, updates and develops an authority-wide personnel office servicing all departments for both full-time (70 staff) and seasonal (1,300 staff) employment including but not limited to: hiring, termination, termination, benefits, grievances, employee recognition, employee identification, unemployment, worker’s compensation, salary recommendations, classification, documentation, etc.
  • Consults with and advises Fair management on disciplinary measures, collective bargaining administration, civil rights complaints, discriminatory harassment complaints and other human resources issues.
  • Works with Fair management and 3rd party administrators on unemployment and worker’s compensation approvals/denials.
  • Creates and updates written policies such as the employee handbook, ADA policies, workplace violence, severe weather, etc.
  • Provides training on all State of Iowa mandated policies.
  • Ensures that all personnel practices are being completed and in compliance with all state and federal laws; ADA, child labor laws. OSHA etc..
  • Maintains all records relating to employment including, but not limited to: personnel files, benefit packages, employment forms, etc.
  • Works with the Iowa Department Administrative Services/Human Resources Enterprise as contracted or mandated, including managing benefit programs in WorkDay.
  • Coordinates employee assessment programs.
  • Serve on committees as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager at the Iowa State Fair?

The primary responsibilities include managing personnel for both full-time and seasonal staff, advising management on human resources issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, maintaining employment records, and providing training on mandated policies.

What is the minimum qualification required to apply for this position?

Applicants must have either a Bachelor’s degree with four years of professional-level human resources experience, a combination of eight years of education and experience, or a graduation from an accredited law school.

How many staff members does the Iowa State Fair manage?

The Iowa State Fair manages approximately 1,370 staff members, which includes 70 full-time and 1,300 seasonal employees.

Will I be responsible for creating policies for the Iowa State Fair?

Yes, as the Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for creating and updating written policies, including the employee handbook and various safety and compliance policies.

What training responsibilities will I have in this role?

You will provide training on all State of Iowa mandated policies to ensure compliance and awareness among staff.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, there may be opportunities to serve on committees and participate in various assessment programs which can contribute to professional development.

Will I be working with third-party administrators in this role?

Yes, you will work with Fair management and third-party administrators on matters related to unemployment and worker’s compensation approvals and denials.

Is experience in collective bargaining necessary for this position?

Yes, experience in areas such as collective bargaining, labor relations, and employee grievances is part of the required qualifications for this role.

What types of personnel records will I be responsible for maintaining?

You will be responsible for maintaining all records relating to employment, including personnel files, benefit packages, and employment forms.

Can you provide details on the seasonal staff employment?

The Iowa State Fair employs approximately 1,300 seasonal staff each year to support various functions during the Fair.

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