Human Resources Generalist - Recruitment and Employee Engagement
Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States, 50501
Salary:
$53,706.14 - $59,076.75 Annually Location :
Fort Dodge, IA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202200553-01 Department:
Human Resources Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
01/12/2026 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Exempt
Description Summary
Iowa Central Community College is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resource Generalist focusing on recruitment and employee engagement to join our HR team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process and driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of people skills, analytical ability, and creative thinking to attract talent that aligns with Iowa Central's culture demonstrated by our multi-year recognition of Top Workplace.
Interviews will be offered to qualified applicants as they are received and the position may close without notice. Examples of Duties Recruitment: Manage full-cycle recruitment including job posting, screening (including backgrounds and pre-employment physicals), interviewing, and onboarding. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements. Develop opportunities to create awareness of job openings through job boards, social media, networking, and partnerships with community stakeholders. Track and report on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Employee Engagement:
Design and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals and culture. Organize events, workshops, and recognition programs to boost morale and foster a positive work environment. Conduct regular surveys (e.g., engagement, pulse, exit interviews) and analyze results to identify trends and areas for improvement. Other:
Complete salary surveys. Manage salary schedules. Complete regulatory surveys (IPEDS, etc.). Ability to fulfill other functions within the Human Resource Generalist job description. Other duties as assigned within the scope of a Human Resource Generalist.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration or related field with a minimum of two years' professional experience in one of the following human resources functions: benefits, classification, compensation, employee relations or recruiting.
SHRM-CP or PHR, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job listed above may be considered. Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Position involves constant (67-100%) talking to and listening to employees and prospective employees in person and on telephone, repetitive motion and viewing computer screen and other types of close visual work, and sitting in an office setting; frequent (34-66%) getting up and down, reaching, and standing; and occasional (10-33%) lifting notebooks, filing in filing cabinets, walking around campus (take candidates to interviews), and driving to meetings.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.
Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.
$53,706.14 - $59,076.75 Annually Location :
Fort Dodge, IA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202200553-01 Department:
Human Resources Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
01/12/2026 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Exempt
Description Summary
Iowa Central Community College is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resource Generalist focusing on recruitment and employee engagement to join our HR team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process and driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of people skills, analytical ability, and creative thinking to attract talent that aligns with Iowa Central's culture demonstrated by our multi-year recognition of Top Workplace.
Interviews will be offered to qualified applicants as they are received and the position may close without notice. Examples of Duties Recruitment: Manage full-cycle recruitment including job posting, screening (including backgrounds and pre-employment physicals), interviewing, and onboarding. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements. Develop opportunities to create awareness of job openings through job boards, social media, networking, and partnerships with community stakeholders. Track and report on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Employee Engagement:
Design and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals and culture. Organize events, workshops, and recognition programs to boost morale and foster a positive work environment. Conduct regular surveys (e.g., engagement, pulse, exit interviews) and analyze results to identify trends and areas for improvement. Other:
Complete salary surveys. Manage salary schedules. Complete regulatory surveys (IPEDS, etc.). Ability to fulfill other functions within the Human Resource Generalist job description. Other duties as assigned within the scope of a Human Resource Generalist.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration or related field with a minimum of two years' professional experience in one of the following human resources functions: benefits, classification, compensation, employee relations or recruiting.
SHRM-CP or PHR, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job listed above may be considered. Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Position involves constant (67-100%) talking to and listening to employees and prospective employees in person and on telephone, repetitive motion and viewing computer screen and other types of close visual work, and sitting in an office setting; frequent (34-66%) getting up and down, reaching, and standing; and occasional (10-33%) lifting notebooks, filing in filing cabinets, walking around campus (take candidates to interviews), and driving to meetings.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.
Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.