Human Resources Specialist

TPI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Specialist. This is a full-time on-site position in Des Moines, IA, reporting to the Human Resources Manager.

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for supporting human resources functions, including employee engagement, recruiting and onboarding, benefits administration, FMLA and leave management, safety and compliance programs, employee communications, training coordination, and HR recordkeeping. The Human Resources Specialist serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations while providing exceptional employee support.

The ideal candidate:

• Is passionate about supporting employees and creating a positive workplace experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has strong communication skills and can effectively interact with employees, candidates, managers, vendors, and external agencies.
• Is comfortable working with confidential information and handling sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, benefits, leave programs, safety procedures, and employment-related questions.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, employee recognition programs, training programs, and company communication efforts.
• Maintain departmental files, including employee, payroll, benefits, I-9, applicant, job description, safety, leave, and compliance records.
• Assist with onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, background screening, drug screen coordination, and new hire orientation support.
• Support recruiting and hiring activities as needed, including posting job openings, reviewing applicants, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Support departmental and company-wide safety programs, safety training, incident documentation, OSHA-related recordkeeping, and disaster response planning.
• Assist with benefits administration, including employee eligibility, enrollment support, employee questions, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate FMLA, leave of absence, accommodation, and return-to-work processes, including tracking documentation, communicating with employees, and maintaining related records.
• Assist with payroll administration, recordkeeping, reporting, and payroll-related inquiries as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment, payroll, leave, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Participate in special HR projects and provide administrative support across all areas of Human Resources.