Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter / HR

Company Description
Elder Corporation has been a trusted leader in residential, commercial, energy, and industrial site development for over 65 years. From massive earthmoving and underground utility projects to heavy-duty demolition, thousands of Midwest customers rely on us to deliver projects on time, on budget, and done right.

Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, Elder Corporation offers a casual dress code, full benefits, competitive compensation package, and an innovative atmosphere. We are a large company with a small company, family-friendly feel, and are always encouraging new ideas.  This strategic position will help leadership fill critical roles within the company and help foster an engaged workplace.

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment and Sourcing

• Candidate Identification & Sourcing: Finding and recruiting candidates to fill open positions across the organization.
• Job Postings: Creating and posting job openings to attract potential candidates.
• Career Fairs & Events: Attending career fairs and educational events to network and recruit new talent.

Employee Benefits

• Benefit Renewal: Participating in the annual benefit renewal process for employees.
• New Hire Benefits: Activating benefits for new employees and addressing any benefit-related inquiries.

New Hire Process

• Onboarding: Managing the onboarding process for new employees, which includes conducting interviews, handling paperwork, testing, background checks, and verifying employment eligibility (E-Verify).

Policy Development and Compliance

• Policy Creation & Implementation: Developing and implementing company policies related to HR practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the company adheres to state and federal regulations such as FMLA, OSHA, ADA, and EEO.

Employee Relations

• Employee Assistance: Helping resolve employee relations issues and concerns.
• Team Performance & Morale: Offering guidance to leadership to enhance employee engagement, performance, and morale.

Safety and Compliance

• Collaboration with Safety Department: Partnering with safety teams to ensure workplace safety and investigate incidents.
• Workers' Compensation: Assisting with workers' compensation claims and managing return-to-work programs.
• Drug & Alcohol Programs: Co-managing workplace drug and alcohol testing programs.

Performance Management

• Annual Appraisals: Providing feedback on employee performance to assist in the annual review process.

Legal and Vendor Relations

• Legal Counsel Coordination: Working with legal professionals to address relevant HR issues.
• Vendor & Customer Relations: Maintaining relationships with vendors and customers.

Other Administrative Tasks

• Event Planning: Assisting in organizing events such as annual meetings.
• EEO/AA Representation: Acting as a representative for Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action matters.
• Unemployment Reports: Managing unemployment claims and related hearings.

Required Skills:

• Employment Law Knowledge: Familiarity with employment laws such as FMLA, OSHA, ADA, and EEO.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and management.
• Organization: Strong time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and private information with discretion.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other technology tools for HR-related tasks.
• Interpersonal Skills: Comfort in interacting with employees across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Software Experience: Familiarity with HR software such as Sage 300 (accounting), Arcoro (applicant tracking), and various benefits portals.
• Unemployment Knowledge: Understanding of the Iowa unemployment insurance process.

This position requires an individual who is highly organized, knowledgeable about HR policies and procedures, and can effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining strong relationships with employees, legal teams, and external vendors.

Benefits

• Medical – PPO or HDHP
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with a company matching
• Flexible Spending Account/ Health Savings Account
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Elder Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All prospective employees will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment physical, and a background check.

Please visit our website www.eldercorp.com to apply.