Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 94544

Posted On 08/20/2026

Job Overview

The Human Resources Specialist ensures compliance across HR operations and workplace safety programs by auditing processes, analyzing data, and leveraging technology to continuously improve organizational efficiency and safety practices.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organizational Development, Health and Safety or related field preferred. Experience in human resources, safety and/or auditing required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Previous experience with Ellucian Colleague HRIS or other HRIS preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

Certification as PHR, SPHR and/or health and safety preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able and willing to travel within the District. Health and safety certification preferred.

Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws—including OSHA, FLSA, and I-9 verification—to ensure the College consistently meets all legal and regulatory standards.

Establishes a structured, ongoing audit schedule and conducts comprehensive reviews of HR records, files, and electronic databases to verify complete accuracy and operational consistency.

Analyzes audit results and reporting data to identify compliance gaps or

procedural bottlenecks, collaborating with HR leadership and college department heads to execute corrective remediation plans.

Tracks and manages HR compliance projects, coordinating key deliverables and timelines to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Tracks and audits faculty credentialing and continuing education progress.

Maintains and audits employee demographic, job, and compensation data within the HRIS system, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality across all employment records.

Updates performance development system information, including employee and supervisor changes.

Researches federal, state, and local regulatory changes, assessing potential operational impacts on the College and recommending timely policy and workflow adjustments to maintain adherence.

Prepares and submits required mandatory state and federal reports, analyzing underlying administrative data flows to streamline reporting mechanisms and eliminate operational friction.

Serves as the primary HR representative on the College Safety and Security Committee, actively supporting college-wide risk management and safety initiatives.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

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[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Human Resources

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$48,010.00 Pay Grade 8

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260820

End Date

20260930

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.