Human Resources Assistant

Progress Industries is hiring a Human Resources Assistant to support recruiting and training across our Newton and Des Moines locations (onsite). This role blends candidate coordination, onboarding and orientation support, training compliance follow-up, and essential HR administration, with the front-desk responsibilities that keep the office running smoothly.

Location: Newton, IA (onsite)
Schedule: In person, expected 40.0 hours/week
Pay: From $18.00/hour

What you’ll do

• Keep job postings current and actively connect with candidates through Indeed and other recruitment channels.
• Review applications, screen applicants, coordinate and participate in interviews, and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support recruitment events and keep hiring managers informed on candidate and interview activity.
• Coordinate background checks, credential verification, employment eligibility paperwork, and new-hire onboarding.
• Partner with the Training Specialist to monitor overdue and upcoming training requirements and follow up on deadlines.
• Enter quizzes, results, and training completions into the learning management system and maintain accurate records.
• Lead the HR portion of New Employee Orientation and help prepare training materials and new-hire paperwork.
• Assist with medication management proctoring or related training activities after required qualification and authorization.
• Complete monthly HR audits, exclusion checks, and ongoing verification of required employee credentials and records.
• Support HR administrative projects including personnel files and employee evaluation reminders.
• Provide friendly, professional front-desk coverage: greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, and support office operations.
• Assist with mail, supplies, filing, and other clerical duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or additional education preferred.
• At least 1 year of customer service, office, recruiting, or related experience; recruiting or HR experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with applicants, employees, and managers.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines, consistent follow-up, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Comfort with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with Indeed, HR systems, or Relias is helpful but not required.
• A collaborative, dependable approach with a genuine interest in helping others succeed.

Tools you’ll use

Indeed, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, learning management system, Relias

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application questions include: valid Driver’s license; auto accidents or traffic tickets in the past three years; whether you have lived outside Iowa; whether you know or are related to anyone who works at or receives services from Progress; reason for leaving your current job; details of prior Human Resources experience; strengths and skills for the HR Assistant role; how the role aligns with career goals; fit based on organization and attention to detail; wage expectation.