Administrative Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Budget Management, Content Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Expense Management, Expense Tracking, Fitness, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Interviewing Skills, Learning Management System (LMS), Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Logistics, Metrics, Multitasking, Offer Letters, Onboarding, Online Communications, Organizational Skills, People Management, Post Closing, Records Management, Reference Verification, Retirement Plan, Schedule Development, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Salary
$64,812.80 Annually
Location
Jean Oxley Public Service Center, IA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00066
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES
Division
HUMAN RESOURCES - 0111A
Opening Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
MG
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Description
Linn County Human Resources (HR) is seeking an HR Coordinator! This role is a key member of Linn Countys HR team, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee training, recognition programs, and department operations. Were looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, customer-focused, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities.
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
Hourly Wage:
Minimum: $31.16 | Midpoint: $36.96
About the Role:
The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator focuses on countywide training coordination, facilitation of employee recognition program, operations administration and general HR function support. The incumbent plays a key role in managing internal systems and processes including budget and expense tracking, managing electronic personnel records, overseeing the onboarding support process, serving on County committees, and facilitating County-wide training and recognition initiatives. The position also supports communication and web content management and provides cross-functional assistance to other HR functions as needed.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and tracks County-wide training initiatives including Core Values and General Accepted People Metrics (GAPM).
- Facilitates and maintains the County's learning management system including class catalog development, training creation, session uploads, and attendance tracking.
- Coordinates logistics for employee training and professional development programs, including scheduling, room reservations, communication, materials preparation, and attendance tracking
- Provides administrative support for recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer letters, and candidate communication.
- Coordinates recruitment logistics and maintains hiring documentation, records, and applicant tracking activities to support efficient and compliant hiring processes.
- Supports administration of the County's new hire orientation program and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR team members and departments.
- Maintains physical and digital employee records, inputs personnel information into Human Resources Information systems (HRIS), prepares payroll rosters for approval, tracks demographics and transfers for non-discrimination reporting and prepares personnel file documentation for legal, administrative, and departmental requests.
- Coordinates policy compliance activities, including assigning Policy acknowledgements, tracking responses, and maintaining documentation.
- Delivers customer service through phone, email, and in-person interactions and supports the HR Director and staff by screening inquiries and managing front desk responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in human resources or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience as an HR generalist in the field of human resources (training, benefits, recruitment, etc.) and three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a progressively responsible administrative position required.
Shift
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Read the full job description here: Human Resources Coordinator Job Description
Learn more about Linn County Human Resources here: Linn County Human Resources Website
Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and holidays as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE
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Are you a current Linn County employee?
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Please briefly describe your human resources experience, including functions you have supported (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, employee training, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, etc.).
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Please describe any experience you have working in a public sector and/or unionized environment. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
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I understand my application will not be reviewed by Linn County Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting date, 07/20/2026.
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Employer Linn County
Address Jean Oxley Public Service Center
935 Second Street S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404-2100
Phone 319-892-5120
Website http://www.linncountyiowa.gov