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 discipline Experience working with managers on employee performance management matters; including employee and labor relations Experience implementing and administering HR policies and processes Experience organizing and implementing employee communication, training and/or development initiatives Experience providing support to employees in various HR-related topics such as FMLA, compensation, etc. Job Description: Summary Are you a HR professional with 3+ years of experience? Are you inspired to learn and grow while shaping relationships and improving the overall support to our customers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the role of HR Generalist II joining our University Human Resources Team. Reporting to an HR Partner, this position will provide direct HR guidance and support to managers and employees in delivering professional level HR advice and services using a working knowledge of all applicable policies and procedures. You will gain a working knowledge of Workday and ultimately provide expertise and process support, leveraging system in order to complete all necessary business processes.Example of Duties Provides frontline HR guidance and customer service support to units as it relates to creating and managing positions, recruiting and hiring, managing and tracking employment changes, processing pay changes, and managing academic appointments. Connects customers with appropriate departments for other HR services, as needed. Maintains working knowledge of all applicable HR policies and procedures, and ensures process compliance. Advises managers and employees on HR policies and procedures; troubleshooting and answering questions as needed. Escalates complex HR issues through appropriate channels of authority within University Human Resources. Processes HR business processes in Workday (i.e., reviews and approves manager-initiated processes and/or initiates processes). Ensures process compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies. Provides proactive consultation on performance review process, ratings, and performance improvement plans/action plans. Provides subject matter expertise on HR related issues. Maintains data integrity (i.e., reviews data for accuracy). Develops and delivers training on applicable HR policies and processes. 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 ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@ 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: February 23, 2026 Posting Close Date:March 1, 2026 Job Requisition Number:R18679 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University () attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community () . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@ or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@ or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources () website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Created: 2026-03-08