HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.

Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, www.newtongov.org , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, www.redrockarea.com , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, www.iowaspeedway.com , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Payroll Management-process functions of payroll for each pay period.
Personnel Records Management-process all required personnel action documents accurately and timely. Maintain official personnel files for all employees.
Assist in the employee selection process-hiring justifications, pdq and other applicable documents, schedule interviews, background checks and reference checks.
Assist Supervisors and Executive Team on all personnel matters needed-provide information from personnel and timekeeping records for investigation, meeting discussions as requested.

Assist with management of FMLA and Workers Compensation programs-serve as a liaison for Newton Correctional Facility and other outside agencies. Assist HRA duties in their absence. Assist employees with completion of personnel documents and questions regarding pay, benefits, etc. Attend all required training Experience in Benefits and Payroll are preferred

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Two years of full-time work experience performing administrative support work.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 30 semester hours of accredited post-high school course work equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support work in a human resources-related program area.

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We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.

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