Human Resources Technical Specialist

$43,950 - $64,834/Yr

State Of Iowa - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Des Moines, IA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Technical Specialist (HRTS) position at the Iowa Department of Administrative Services is a full-time role focused on supporting the administration of critical benefits programs. This hybrid position allows for a blend of in-office and remote work, and the specialist will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations within the Benefits Bureau, particularly in managing employee benefits and utilizing the Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions and conduct audits within the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for medical and dental benefits.
• Manage distribution lists and approve distributions for benefits programs.
• Gather data for the annual review of deferred compensation programs.
• Assist in coordinating Service Award Certificates and the One-Gift donation campaign.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Benefits team to ensure timely and accurate administration of employee benefits.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time work experience in performing administrative support including one year in a human-resources-related program area.
• Three years of education where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience in administrative support work, and a total of one year of education and/or full-time experience in administrative support work in a human-resources-related program area.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time administrative support work in a human-resources-related program area.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday HRIS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work.

Benefits

• 401(a)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual
• Retirement Plans including IPERS retirement plan with options for deferred compensation
• Free life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives