Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist | $65,000–$80,000 | 8am – 4:30pm, Onsite | Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive Salary: $65,000–$80,000 annually, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Schedule: Full-time, primarily onsite with occasional work-from-home flexibility
• Location: Adel, IA
• Direct hire with career growth and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
• Travel Required: Approximately one week in Maryland every 60 days
• Benefits: Employee benefits package and paid time off

Job Description

A growing organization in Adel, IA, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to independently manage a broad range of human resources responsibilities. This position plays a key role in payroll and timekeeping analysis, recruiting, employee relations, and HR administration across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, a solid HR foundation, and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement while partnering closely with operational leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of projects, and wants to grow with an expanding organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll and timekeeping administration , reviewing employee hours, identifying discrepancies, analyzing labor data, and coordinating accurate payroll information with accounting and payroll teams.
• Lead recruiting efforts across multiple locations, including developing job descriptions, managing job postings, screening candidates, partnering with hiring managers, and implementing proactive recruiting strategies.
• Support employee relations and HR compliance by guiding managers through performance documentation, disciplinary actions, investigations, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and leave management.
• Coordinate HR reporting and employee support , including workers' compensation claims, OSHA documentation, immigration-related processes, and confidential employee records.
• Improve HR processes and data accuracy through Excel analysis, HR systems, reporting, and collaboration with management and accounting teams.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous HR experience with exposure to multiple human resources functions, including payroll, recruiting, or employee relations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Experience with payroll or timekeeping systems and an understanding of employee hours, department coding, or labor allocation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively follow up with managers and employees.
• Willingness to travel to Maryland approximately every 60 days, typically for one week.
• Ability to follow workplace biosecurity protocols related to poultry and swine exposure.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish, Paycor experience, proactive recruiting experience, payroll/accounting coordination, or experience supporting HR in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Additional preferred experience: Workers' compensation, OSHA reporting, TN visa coordination, or immigration-related administration.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000–$80,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Optional accident and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions up to 4%
• Roth IRA with company matching contributions up to 4%
• Paid time off
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth and stability
• Hands-on training and support from experienced team members
• Opportunity to take ownership of HR initiatives and contribute to a growing organization

Your New Organization:

Join a growing, multi-location organization that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With an expanding workforce and a supportive leadership team, this employer offers the opportunity to build strong relationships, contribute ideas, and make a direct impact on daily operations and long-term growth.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note that hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.