Human Resources Assistant
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Assistant to support the daily work of our Human Resources team. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, communication, and helping create a positive employee experience while contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to animal welfare. This role is ideal for someone starting out with opportunities for advancement.
What Makes the ARL Different
At the ARL, our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and service. As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal welfare organization, every role contributes to helping animals and the people who care for them. Our Human Resources team plays an important part in supporting employees across the organization, helping ensure staff have the resources, systems, and support they need to do meaningful work every day.
As a Human Resources Assistant, you will help create a strong employee experience from the first day of employment through ongoing support behind the scenes. Your work will directly contribute to recruitment efforts, onboarding, compliance, and maintaining the systems that support a growing and mission-driven workforce.
What You’ll Do
The Human Resources Assistant supports core Human Resources functions including recruitment coordination, employee records management, onboarding, and training support. In this role, you will assist with posting open positions, scheduling interviews, screening resumes, and supporting outreach efforts such as career fairs and community networking opportunities to help attract qualified candidates.
You will help coordinate and facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring new team members have a smooth and welcoming start. This role also includes maintaining employee files and HR databases with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, processing employment-related paperwork, and supporting benefit and employment record updates as needed.
In addition, you will assist with workers’ compensation administration, support the coordination and documentation of training sessions, and contribute to special Human Resources projects that strengthen employee support and organizational effectiveness. A strong understanding of compliance, confidentiality, and attention to detail is essential, as this role helps ensure HR practices align with federal, state, and local employment requirements.
What You Bring
Qualified candidates should possess an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Prior professional experience in Human Resources or an administrative support role is preferred. Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is welcomed.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong time management skills, basic knowledge of HR principles and employment laws, and the ability to problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer-based work, occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds, and the ability to work in an environment where animals and allergens such as pet dander, dust, and airborne particles may be present.
If you are looking for an opportunity to build your Human Resources career while supporting meaningful work that impacts animals and people, we encourage you to apply.
Employment in this position is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the ARL may terminate the employment relationship at any time.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state regulations, the Animal Rescue League will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations.