Human Resources Generalist II

Position Title:

Human Resources Generalist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience supporting employee performance management and labor relations
Proven ability to implement and administer HR policies and procedures
Strong communication skills, with experience crafting effective messages for employees and managers
Familiarity with HR topics such as FMLA, compensation, workplace investigations, or employee support services

Job Description:

Summary

Are you a skilled HR professional with at least three years of experience in a fast-paced, complex environment? Join our University Human Resources team as an HR Generalist II, where you'll play a key role in supporting employees and managers while enhancing the overall HR experience across campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide frontline HR guidance and customer service for position creation, recruitment, hiring, employment changes, pay adjustments, and academic appointments.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and resolving inquiries.
• Process and review HR transactions in Workday, maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Escalate complex HR issues appropriately within University Human Resources.
• Offer proactive consultation on performance management, including reviews, ratings, and improvement plans.
• Communicate and advise key leaders on university policies, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR-related matters and connect units with specialized HR services when needed.

This is a great opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the university community.

For more information about our team, please visit:

HR Delivery - University Human Resources

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 3, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

July 25, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17478