Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary in Iowa

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How much does a Human Resources Specialist, Benefits make in Iowa? The average Human Resources Specialist, Benefits salary in Iowa is $115,974 as of April 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $105,400 and $127,118. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary	$95,773	IA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary	$105,400	IA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary	$115,974	IA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary	$127,118	IA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Human Resources Specialist, Benefits Salary	$137,264	IA	April 01, 2025

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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (Title 32) with Security Clearance

Department of the Army - CAMP J T ROBINSON , AR

Duties GS-7 DUTIES: 1. Performs developmental assignments. Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established, and

- 2 days ago

Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

Department of Defense - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD

Duties * Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. To see the full duties of the position, please view the announcement on

- 1 day ago

Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

Booz Allen Hamilton - ARLINGTON , VA

Job Number: R0214327 Human Resources Specialist Key Role: Perform a variety of routine tasks to facilitate all functional areas of a human resources department

- 1 day ago

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Department of Defense - BROADWAY COMPLEX , CA

Duties * You will advise managers on multiple human resources functions (e.g., recruitment/staffing, pay setting, reduction-in-force, position management, workf

- 1 day ago

Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

Department of the Army - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD

Duties * Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. To see the full duties of the position, please view the announcement on

- 2 days ago

Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

Command Post Technologies Inc - ORLANDO , FL

Description We are seeking a people-focused, detail-oriented HR Specialist to support our human resources operations. This role provides an exciting opportunity

- 2 days ago

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA	Avg. Salary $111,963	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ackworth, IA	Avg. Salary $118,349	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adair, IA	Avg. Salary $117,767	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adel, IA	Avg. Salary $118,058	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, IA	Avg. Salary $117,767	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agency, IA	Avg. Salary $116,313	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ainsworth, IA	Avg. Salary $114,859	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akron, IA	Avg. Salary $107,903	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albert City, IA	Avg. Salary $107,830	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albia, IA	Avg. Salary $117,767	Date Updated April 01, 2025

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Human Resources Specialist, Benefits

Representing the college in various 'benefit fair' opportunities and/or benefit related meetings throughout the year to encourage positive potential employee contacts, and act in an ambassador role for the College.

October 23, 2022

Complete necessary off-boarding steps with insurance and pension providers, supervisors, and payroll to discontinue benefits following employee separations.

December 22, 2022

Manage the College Leave procedure to include paid and unpaid leave, sabbatical, administrative leave, and FMLA.

February 05, 2023

Train cross-functionally with other members of the HR team to ensure service coverage, the ability to back each other up, as well as inter-team and intra-team support for HR activities.

February 27, 2023

Prepare various documents, reports, graphs, presentation handouts, and correspondence, for both internal and external use in support of HR Department activities.

March 19, 2023

Collaborate with payroll to ensure all necessary enrollment and employee change information is submitted timely and accurately for deductions, and benefit partner payments.

March 28, 2023

Respond to inquiries from internal and external employees/customers regarding the College’s benefit and leave program(s).

April 18, 2023

Update Benefits related policies and procedures as required but not less than annually.

May 07, 2023

Actively participate on various in-house and cross-functional teams chartered with the responsibility for various special projects intended to add-value, increase efficiency, enhance effectiveness, improve morale, etc.

May 10, 2023

Provide thorough benefits education to eligible new hires including eligible benefits, optional benefits, enrollment requirements and timelines.

May 15, 2023

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