The Human Resources Generalist role at AMBA is a hands-on position supporting day-to-day people operations and helping maintain consistent, effective HR practices across the organization. Based in Urbandale, IA with a hybrid work arrangement, this role contributes to the full employee lifecycle while partnering with employees and managers on HR policies and employment-related topics.

What you’ll do

Own recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities for assigned employees.
Prepare termination materials, coordinate exit interviews and offboarding processes, and use employee feedback to recommend workplace improvements.
Stay current on employment-related issues and laws, including employment laws, wage and hour topics, employee benefits, leaves of absence, affirmative action, and COBRA.
Build strong relationships with management and staff to provide guidance on sensitive and confidential matters.
Handle HR clerical and recordkeeping tasks, including producing reports and maintaining personnel and new hire files.
Address employee grievances and complaints.
Support benefits enrollment and administration, respond to benefits questions, and coordinate leave of absence, accommodation, and return-to-work processes.
Propose engagement and retention strategies to strengthen working relationships, morale, and employee productivity and retention.
Assist with payroll processes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Ability to manage time efficiently and handle ambiguity with ease.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or a related field (preferred).
Strong attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes and solve complex situations.
Ability to build relationships and provide positive experiences for internal partners, including senior leadership.
Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred qualifications

PHR or SHRM-CP, or ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.
Experience working with Paylocity.

Tools and technologies

Microsoft Office
Paylocity

Benefits and time off

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits.
Annual Bonus Program.
Corporate 401(k) matching.
Generous time off including vacation days, 10 paid company holidays, and paid parental leave.
Sick time usable for physical and mental wellness days.
Community involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events.
Free, confidential counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Support for development and continuing education to support professional designations.
Business casual dress code.
Hybrid work arrangement.

Physical requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Continually required hand and finger dexterity.
Continually required visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard.

Additional information: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. AMBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

Human Resources Generalist