Associate/HR Business Partner in Des Moines, Iowa at MidAmerican Energy Company
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MidAmerican Energy Company
Des Moines, Iowa, 50307, United States
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Job Description
Position Title: Associate/HR Business Partner
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.
Partners with assigned business unit(s) executive, managers and team members to ensure HR leadership in recruiting, talent management, employee corrective action, training, communication, career planning, engagement, retention, succession planning, and other HR matters. Leads adaptation, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate policies and programs from the human resource perspective. Maintains effective employee, labor relations and human resource practices through the uniform and equitable application of the organization's policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Responsibilities:
Plays a key role in talent management efforts by partnering with leadership on talent recruitment and retention strategies, succession planning, performance assessment reviews and identifying development plans to support and align with our employee commitment strategies. Proactively partners with and promotes organizational development and training to provide employees and leaders with career development opportunities and alignment of strengths. Participates in policy and program development to maintain or improve a world-class work environment such as team-building activities, orientation and onboarding activities, training, or other initiatives to drive productivity and workplace performance. Represents management in investigating, answering and settling grievances and employee complaints, employee misconduct and recommends appropriate disciplinary action where appropriate. Represents the company in the confidential investigation of internal complaints from employees regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity policies on harassment and discrimination. Participates in corporate, function, or department-wide projects as assigned. Provides technical input to assist in development project planning. Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resource management or equivalent education. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Three years of experience in human resources with emphasis in employee and labor relations and or talent management/recruiting.
Five or more years of experience in human resources with emphasis in employee and labor relations and or talent management/recruiting required for HR Business Partner.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Leadership skills necessary to outline and explain decisions, to the satisfaction of management and understanding of union officers.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005290
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 2026-06-23
Apply Before: 2026-07-02T17:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.
Partners with assigned business unit(s) executive, managers and team members to ensure HR leadership in recruiting, talent management, employee corrective action, training, communication, career planning, engagement, retention, succession planning, and other HR matters. Leads adaptation, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate policies and programs from the human resource perspective. Maintains effective employee, labor relations and human resource practices through the uniform and equitable application of the organization's policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Responsibilities:
Plays a key role in talent management efforts by partnering with leadership on talent recruitment and retention strategies, succession planning, performance assessment reviews and identifying development plans to support and align with our employee commitment strategies. Proactively partners with and promotes organizational development and training to provide employees and leaders with career development opportunities and alignment of strengths. Participates in policy and program development to maintain or improve a world-class work environment such as team-building activities, orientation and onboarding activities, training, or other initiatives to drive productivity and workplace performance. Represents management in investigating, answering and settling grievances and employee complaints, employee misconduct and recommends appropriate disciplinary action where appropriate. Represents the company in the confidential investigation of internal complaints from employees regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity policies on harassment and discrimination. Participates in corporate, function, or department-wide projects as assigned. Provides technical input to assist in development project planning. Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resource management or equivalent education. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Three years of experience in human resources with emphasis in employee and labor relations and or talent management/recruiting.
Five or more years of experience in human resources with emphasis in employee and labor relations and or talent management/recruiting required for HR Business Partner.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Leadership skills necessary to outline and explain decisions, to the satisfaction of management and understanding of union officers.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005290
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 2026-06-23
Apply Before: 2026-07-02T17:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
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