HR Generalist/Sr HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Performs human resources generalist and compliance related duties in support of human resources initiatives and programs. Program and project support related to employee relations, HR compliance, staffing, benefits, compensation, labor relations, and learning management.

Responsibilities

Leads departmental projects as assigned including but not limited to corporate-led initiatives, workforce, staffing, diversity and inclusion, and learning development.

Manages the drug and alcohol testing program.

Updates programs and manages effective testing and training.

Stay abreast of state employment laws and policy development affecting areas of responsibility.

Maintain human resources policy and employee paperwork review, updates and tracking.

Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, military leave, and associated state leave entitlements.

Conduct new hire benefits orientation.

Maintain an awareness of compliance with all state and federal leave regulations.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs including but not limited to such as centralized tracking, reporting, or monitoring of projects or tasks.

Assists with staffing processes such as interview scheduling, internship program, job fairs, new hire processing/onboarding.

Assists in conducting employee fact finding investigations concerning internal Equal Employment Opportunity policy claims.

Provides analysis and investigative summaries with recommended actions pursuant to company policy.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in human resources from an accredited school (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Three years human resources experience for the HR generalist position.

Five years human resources experience for the Sr HR generalist position.

Demonstrated knowledge of employee relations and human resources.

Knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations and requirements.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels within the organization and in interacting with customers required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, maintain confidential information, comply with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines and other procedures required. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

Job Identification 10005724

Job Category Human Resources

Posting Date 08/31/2026, 08:13 PM

Apply Before 09/30/2026, 05:00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations Des Moines, IA, United States

Pay Range $67,100 - $96,500

Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Business MidAmerican Energy Company