HR Generalist

NOTE: This job was posted to the West Des Moines Chamber Job Board by one of our member businesses and is not a job available at the West Des Moines Chamber.

About the job
Are you a compassionate human resources professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as our HR Generalist. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, eight (8) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The HR Generalist will provide strategic and hands-on support to our home office human resources leadership team members. Primary focuses will be on benefits administration, payroll coordination, and learning & development program support and delivery. This role partners closely with functional leaders and the HR team to ensure smooth operations of core HR processes, enhance the employee experience, and support the organization’s goals through effective HR practices.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development 

Assist in administration of learning programs, including scheduling and logistics
Help maintain Relias (LMS) content, reporting and user access
Manage Tuition Reimbursement
Facilitate entry level training sessions
Assist with creation of curriculum and learning materials

Benefits Administration

Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits questions, issue resolution and employee support
Assist with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and open enrollment activities
Review dependent verifications
Open enrollment management: assist with testing and assistance with open enrollment guides and materials
Assist with case management in benefit system

Payroll Support

Process payroll status changes including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and job changes
Coordinate with payroll on benefit premium arrears

General HR Support

Assist with HR section of new employee orientation 
Assist with HR projects
Serve as back-up when people are out of office

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field required
3+ years of HR experience, preferably in benefits, payroll or HR operations
Experience coordinating training, learning and development programs, program delivery
Experience administering benefits
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently in organizing, scheduling, and work completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Why Choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons: 

Unlimited vacation time.
Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
On-demand pay... and more!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.