Human Resources Coordinator

Mason City, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 31

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administrative Services

Job Summary

Human Resources Coordinator: Full-time position available with Cerro Gordo County. The Human Resource Coordinator will assist with the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruiting onboarding new staff assisting in administering pay training benefits monitoring leave safety and enforcing county policies and practices. The position will assist in other areas of the Administrative Services Department as needed. Prefer previous office experience related to human resources however willing to train the right applicant. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Pay range: $26.00 - $31.75 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

First review of applications will be on February 2 2026. Pre-employment physical drug screen criminal background check and reference checks required. Cerro Gordo County is an EOE. Applications can be completed online by visiting our website at:

Posted January 19 2026

CERRO GORDO COUNTY IOWA
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Department: Administrative Services


Immediate Supervisor:Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/ Director of Human Resources

Shift: Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday additional hours as needed

Location: Cerro Gordo County

FLSA: Non-exempt	Salary Range: $26.00 - $31.75 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Approved by: Board of Supervisors	Date: January 19 2026

Summary:

The Human Resource Coordinator will assist with the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruiting onboarding new staff assisting in administering pay training benefits monitoring leave safety and enforcing county policies and practices. The position will assist in other areas of the Administrative Services Department as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training continuing education and work assessments. This may include safety training anti-harassment training professional licensure and aptitude exams and certifications.
Assists in recruiting and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
Administrator for the applicant tracking system.
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
Works with various internal committees.
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management; productivity recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Oversees employment-related inquiries from applicants employees and supervisors referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
May assist in employee disciplinary meetings terminations and investigations.
Maintains compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and recent technologies in human resources talent management and employment law.
Assists in the development training and enforcement of safety policies in all county departments.
Oversees workers compensation claims and collaborating with supervisors on back to work planning.
Plans employee training through the Learning Management System and in-person training.
Performs other duties as assigned within the Administrative Services Department.
May provide support to the Board of Supervisors as assigned.
- Agendas coordination of events.
Assists with the department budget process each year.
Prepare claims.
OSHA and compliance.
Tracking CDL compliance.
All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May be assigned supervisory duties in the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Required Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and seek assistance when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations systems.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite outlook excel power point or related software.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers supervisors other departments agencies and the public.
Able to work with minimal supervision.

The requirements and duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Education and Experience:

Associate of Arts degree or 60 hours of college level coursework required Bachelors degree preferred in Human Resources Business Administration Public Administration or related field.
Prefer a minimum of three (3) years previous office experience preferably performing human resource responsibilities general or legal administrative assistant duties or office management experience. Human resources experience is a plus. Will train the right individual.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Operates common office equipment such as typewriters calculators fax machine photocopiers and multi-line telephones.
Types 45 wpm accurately and uses a computer for the purposes of word processing data entry spreadsheets presentations electronic communication and research.
Has sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouse.
Has sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and printed forms.
Lifts pushes and/or carries up to 30 pounds.
Sits stands walks climbs stoops kneels crouches squats bends twists and reaches.
Has sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various county facilities.

Work Environment:

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Headaches eyestrain carpal tunnel and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect most common potential for injury.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to physical harm caused by an emotional consumer or the general public.

Comments:

Salary level is dependent on education skills and experience.
Some meetings may require evening attendance.
Must have a valid Iowa Drivers License and have reliable transportation. Must be insurable for driving under countys insurance company policies.
Ability to obtain automobile insurance if personal vehicle is ever used for county business for which mileage reimbursement would be received. To be reimbursed for mileage must provide proof of auto insurance with the following minimum limits:
- - $100000 bodily injury for each person
  - $300000 bodily injury for each occurrence
  - $100 000 property damage
  - OR
  - $300000 single limit for all liability
Maintains general knowledge of first aid and administers aid for minor injuries.
Applicant will be subject to post offer pre-employment drug and physical testing criminal background check and reference checks.

Cerro Gordo County is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cerro Gordo County is subject to and has adopted a policy in compliance with the 2008 Smokefree Air Act.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Human Resources Coordinator: Full-time position available with Cerro Gordo County. The Human Resource Coordinator will assist with the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruiting onboarding new staff assisting in administering pay training benefits monitoring leave saf...

CERRO GORDO COUNTY IOWA
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Department: Administrative Services


Immediate Supervisor:Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/ Director of Human Resources

Shift: Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday additional hours as needed

Location: Cerro Gordo County

FLSA: Non-exempt	Salary Range: $26.00 - $31.75 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Approved by: Board of Supervisors	Date: January 19 2026

Summary:

Reviews tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training continuing education and work assessments. This may include safety training anti-harassment training professional licensure and aptitude exams and certifications.
Assists in recruiting and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
Administrator for the applicant tracking system.
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
Works with various internal committees.
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management; productivity recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Oversees employment-related inquiries from applicants employees and supervisors referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
May assist in employee disciplinary meetings terminations and investigations.
Maintains compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and recent technologies in human resources talent management and employment law.
Assists in the development training and enforcement of safety policies in all county departments.
Oversees workers compensation claims and collaborating with supervisors on back to work planning.
Plans employee training through the Learning Management System and in-person training.
Performs other duties as assigned within the Administrative Services Department.
May provide support to the Board of Supervisors as assigned.
- Agendas coordination of events.
Assists with the department budget process each year.
Prepare claims.
OSHA and compliance.
Tracking CDL compliance.
All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May be assigned supervisory duties in the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Required Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and seek assistance when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations systems.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite outlook excel power point or related software.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers supervisors other departments agencies and the public.
Able to work with minimal supervision.

Operates common office equipment such as typewriters calculators fax machine photocopiers and multi-line telephones.
Types 45 wpm accurately and uses a computer for the purposes of word processing data entry spreadsheets presentations electronic communication and research.
Has sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouse.
Has sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and printed forms.
Lifts pushes and/or carries up to 30 pounds.
Sits stands walks climbs stoops kneels crouches squats bends twists and reaches.
Has sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various county facilities.

Work Environment:

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Headaches eyestrain carpal tunnel and related occupational hazards associated with computer work reflect most common potential for injury.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to physical harm caused by an emotional consumer or the general public.

Comments:

Salary level is dependent on education skills and experience.
Some meetings may require evening attendance.
Must have a valid Iowa Drivers License and have reliable transportation. Must be insurable for driving under countys insurance company policies.
Ability to obtain automobile insurance if personal vehicle is ever used for county business for which mileage reimbursement would be received. To be reimbursed for mileage must provide proof of auto insurance with the following minimum limits:
- - $100000 bodily injury for each person
  - $300000 bodily injury for each occurrence
  - $100 000 property damage
  - OR
  - $300000 single limit for all liability
Maintains general knowledge of first aid and administers aid for minor injuries.
Applicant will be subject to post offer pre-employment drug and physical testing criminal background check and reference checks.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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