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ISL Education Lending is looking for a human resources specialist to perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the human resources department, including employee benefits, retirement plan administration, payroll support, time off and leaves of absence, recruitment and retention, performance reviews, policy and procedure implementation, and data retention.
ISL Education Lending is the name under which Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation does business. We are all about success — students looking for funding, borrowers needing assistance repaying loans and consumers navigating the student loan landscape. That success starts with you.
As an employee at ISL:
- You will receive in-house training, mentoring and opportunities for advancement.
- You will be empowered to share your ideas and creativity.
- You will earn a competitive wage with excellent workplace benefits.
- You will enjoy a casual workplace with opportunities for fun and team-building.
Job Responsibilities
The qualified candidate will:
- Provide excellent internal customer service to all levels of employees seeking assistance from the human resources department.
- Maintain employee records in the Human Resources Information System, approve timecards as needed, coordinate employee changes with payroll, and participate in automation upgrades and changes.
- Perform other duties related to HR recordkeeping, such as preparation of reports and personnel file maintenance.
- Work with hiring managers to coordinate job postings; manage applicant flow; schedule, screen and assess candidates when requested; conduct background checks; and prepare offer letters and new hire materials.
- Conduct onboarding activities including new hire orientation and benefits enrollment.
- Administer the performance review program including approving submitted reviews, calculating merit increases and tracking returned forms.
- Communicate with external parties including benefits vendors and complete third-party requests for verification of employment.
- Assist in planning and preparing employee activities.
- Maintain knowledge of employment laws and stay informed of evolving legal updates and trends.
- Maintain strict confidentiality pertaining to employee information including personally identifiable information, performance records, disciplinary actions and other sensitive corporate information.
- Provide backup to other human resources functions.
Competencies
The qualified candidate will:
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work professionally with others.
- Be able to work independently with strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Avoid errors through close attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to ethical conduct.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate must have:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent years of experience (required).
- SHRM or PHR certification (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (required). Knowledge of UKG Pro or other HRIS systems (preferred).
- Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Physical Activities/Working Conditions
The position requires the employee to:
- Sit frequently.
- Use office equipment, including personal computer, keyboard and mouse.
- Interact frequently with others in person, over the phone, and via email and other devices.
- Work a hybrid arrangements with 2–3 days per week in the corporate office after in-person training is complete.
- Work occasional variable hours.
To apply for this position, please complete the employment application (PDF) and send it with a cover letter and resume to recruitment@studentloan.org
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.
