Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Job Title : Administrative Assistant Human Resources Bureau

Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant Human Resources Bureau

This position is located in Ames, IA and is required to be in-person daily. Are you energized by helping others and delivering outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference? If so, we invite you to become a key part of our Human Resources Bureau at the Iowa Department of Transportation!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Our HR team is united by a positive attitude and a commitment to solving problems together. We live our mission Making Lives Better Through Transportation and our culture is built on growth, collaboration, and genuine care for our customers and colleagues. As an Administrative Assistant, you'll embody our five CORE values : Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity without Exception.

What You'll Do

• Be the welcoming first point of contact for the Human Resources Bureau, ensuring every interaction is positive and helpful.
• Provide essential administrative and technical support to keep our HR operations running smoothly.
• Manage employee service and retirement award programs, celebrating milestones and achievements.
• Coordinate and process requests for employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate as a valued member of the Human Resources Leadership Team.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance our processes and elevate the experience for our customers.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

What You'll Bring

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits :

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa Apply now!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO) Officer at aa-eeo@iowadot.us.

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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