Remote Human Resources Specialist Jobs in Ankeny, Iowa
• *Job Title:** Remote Human Resources Specialist
- *Location:** Remote — based in Ankeny, Iowa
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About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Remote Human Resources Specialist to join our fast‑growing People Operations team. From the moment you log in each morning in Ankeny, Iowa, you will be the trusted partner who ensures our talent acquisition, employee lifecycle, and compliance processes run like a well‑oiled machine. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you will collaborate with hiring managers, finance, and leadership to turn strategic workforce plans into everyday successes. In this role, your impact will be felt across every department: you’ll shape the candidate experience, champion employee engagement, and safeguard the integrity of our HR data—helping Ankeny‑based teams achieve their ambitious goals while supporting remote colleagues worldwide. --- Key Responsibilities - End‑to‑end recruitment: Partner with hiring managers in Ankeny, Iowa and beyond to draft talent briefs, post openings on Greenhouse and Lever, screen resumes, conduct video interviews on Zoom, and manage offer letters in Workday. - Onboarding & orientation: Design and deliver a 30‑day onboarding curriculum using BambooHR and Asana, coordinating equipment shipments and virtual welcome sessions for new hires across all time zones. - Employee record management: Maintain accurate employee files in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring 100% compliance with state‑specific regulations for Iowa and federal law. - Benefits administration: Serve as the primary liaison for health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, processing enrollments and answering benefits questions through G Suite and Microsoft Teams. - Performance support: Facilitate quarterly performance review cycles, upload feedback into Workday, and coach managers on effective goal‑setting and documentation. - HR analytics & reporting: Generate monthly turnover, time‑to‑fill, and diversity dashboards using Power BI and Excel, presenting insights to leadership in Ankeny‑based strategy meetings. - Employee relations: Conduct confidential investigations, mediate conflicts, and provide guidance on policy interpretation, referencing our employee handbook and the latest Iowa labor statutes. - Compliance & audit readiness: Conduct quarterly audits of E‑Verify, I‑9, and OSHA records, ensuring 98% audit pass rate for the Iowa office. - Learning & development coordination: Partner with external vendors to schedule webinars via Zoom and record sessions in LMS (Cornerstone), tracking completion rates for at least 85% of the workforce. - Process improvement: Identify bottlenecks in recruitment or onboarding, propose automation solutions using Zapier or Power Automate, and document updated SOPs in Confluence. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
or
equivalent practical experience. -
3–5 years
of hands‑on HR experience, with at least
2 years
in full‑cycle recruiting or HR coordination. - Proven proficiency with
Workday
,
BambooHR
,
Greenhouse
,
Lever
,
ADP Workforce Now
,
Microsoft Teams
,
Slack
, and
Zoom
. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple HR projects simultaneously while maintaining 99% accuracy in data entry. - Strong knowledge of employment law in
Iowa
, including wage & hour, leave, and anti‑discrimination statutes. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership in Ankeny and remote teams. - High‑speed internet (minimum 25 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload) and a dedicated home office space meeting ergonomic standards. --- Preferred Qualifications - SHRM‑CP or PHR certification (or actively pursuing). - Experience supporting a tech‑savvy, fully remote workforce (≥75% async collaboration). - Background in
people operations
or
talent acquisition
for a scaling startup (Series B‑C). - Familiarity with compensation planning tools such as
PayScale
or
CompTrak
. - Demonstrated leadership in driving DEI initiatives or employee engagement programs. - Ability to speak Spanish or another language commonly used in Ankeny or
Iowa
markets. --- Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary range:
$70,000–$90,000 annually
, commensurate with experience and certifications. - Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, with employer contributions covering 80% of premiums for employees in Iowa. - 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after 6 months of service. - Flexible PTO – up to
25 days
per year plus paid holidays, plus unlimited sick days. - Remote work stipend of
$150/month
for coworking space or home‑office upgrades (eligible for all Ankeny residents). - Annual professional development budget of
$2,000
for conferences, courses, or certifications. - Wellness allowance of
$75/month
for fitness, mental‑health apps, or ergonomic equipment. --- Work Setup - Time zones: We operate on a distributed schedule, but all team members based in Ankeny, Iowa are expected to overlap for core hours between
10 AM–4 PM CT
(or equivalent local time). - Meeting cadence: Weekly all‑hands on Thursday (async recording available), bi‑weekly HR sync on Tuesdays, and ad‑hoc one‑on‑ones as needed. Approximately
85% of meetings
are held asynchronously via Slack threads or recorded Zoom sessions. - Technology: Required platforms include
Slack
,
Zoom
,
Microsoft Teams
,
Workday
,
BambooHR
,
Greenhouse
,
Lever
, and
Confluence
. Laptop and monitor are provided; you must have a reliable internet connection meeting the specifications above. - Security: All HR data must be accessed through a VPN and two‑factor authentication; we provide an encrypted external hard drive for backup. --- Growth - Career path: After 12–18 months of demonstrated success, you can progress to
Senior HR Specialist
,
HR Business Partner
, or
People Operations Manager
. - Mentoring: You will be paired with a senior HR leader for quarterly career‑development sessions and receive a dedicated mentor for the first six months. - Learning budget: $2,000 per year for HR certifications, industry webinars, or university courses; we also sponsor attendance at SHRM conferences. - Performance cycles: Formal reviews occur semi‑annually with 360‑degree feedback, goal‑setting, and compensation discussions aligned to company OKRs. ---
How to Apply
If you’re ready to drive impactful HR initiatives from the comfort of your home office in Ankeny, Iowa, please submit the following to our applicant portal by Friday, November 15: 1. A tailored resume highlighting your recruiting and HR coordination experience. 2. A concise cover letter (300–500 words) explaining why you’re excited about this remote role and how your background aligns with our needs. 3. Optional: A one‑page portfolio of HR projects (e.g., onboarding programs, process improvement case studies). Our interview process consists of three stages: - Stage 1: Phone screen (15 minutes) with the HR Manager – focus on motivation and cultural fit. - Stage 2: Skills assessment (45 minutes) covering scenario‑based questions and a short Excel/Power BI exercise. - Stage 3: Final interview (60 minutes) with the People Operations Leader and a cross‑functional stakeholder (e.g., a hiring manager from Ankeny). We aim to make a hiring decision within
10 business days
after the final interview.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.*
--- We look forward to learning how your expertise will strengthen our people‑first culture and help Ankeny and Iowa teams thrive in a remote‑first world. Apply today! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job