Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

Salary

$28.93 - $36.66 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

S2010-09-2026

Department

Human Resources

Division

HR001000 - Human Resources

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Human Resources Department

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

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General Statement of Duties

Responsible for operational and technical personnel duties including application intake, data entry, file maintenance benefits and compensation section support, and general Human Resources customer service delivery.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide daily support needed to ensure a successful day-to-day Human Resources operation. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Director or his/her designee. However, due the occasional access and handling of confidential information considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in various departments. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• An Associates Degree and one (1) year of Human Resources experience, OR
• Three (3) years Human Resources generalist and compensation or benefits administration experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Please Note: Submittal of your transcripts are required by the application deadline to receive credit. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen;
• Possession of a valid Iowa drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Assists the department in carrying out various human resource programs and procedures.
• Responsible for employment application intake and processing.
• Responsible for maintenance and organization of employee files.
• Maintains HRMS employee data, answers telephones, and verifies employment status.
• Assists Human Resources staff with personnel projects, training, and some benefits administration.
• Develops various reports and documents to provide current personnel information.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Prepares some written communications and notices to the employees and the public.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect improvements in efficiency of the HR department and the services that are performed.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Provides technical support on hiring, evaluations, promotions, terminations and performance issues.
• Provides information on all public personnel matters, such as job openings, pay rates and minimum qualifications necessary for employment in a specific position.
• Evaluates and screens application materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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01

Do you have college coursework or a degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Management or a related field? If yes, submittal of college transcripts showing degree conferred and/or course work taken is required by application deadline in order to receive credit. Failure to do so may result in application disqualification. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319 by the application deadline.

• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and have attached my transcripts to my application.
• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
• I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.

02

Please describe any experience you have in human resources functions including recruiting, benefits, wellness, compensation, and payroll. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

03

Please describe any experience you have with providing customer service or administrative support in a human resources or business office. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Please describe any experience you have preparing Word documents, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and creating PowerPoint presentations. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

05

Please describe any experience you have entering information into a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) or business software. Include where this experience was obtained and this duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

06

Have you lived or physically worked outside of Iowa at any time during the past seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city