Are you organized, people-focused, and passionate about helping employees succeed? Mahaska is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support our team in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance. This role works closely with the Director of Human Resources, leadership, and local managers to keep HR operations running smoothly while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
Why Mahaska?
Join a team where you can make a meaningful difference in the employee experience, support our growing workforce, and help create a positive and successful workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate recruiting, job postings, interviews, background checks, drug screenings, and physicals for new hires.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, employee training, and uniform needs.
• Assist employees with benefits, 401(k), paid time off, leave of absence, and other HR-related questions.
• Maintain employee records, performance documentation, policies, and handbook updates.
• Support compliance requirements, including driver qualification files, licenses, drug testing records, and workers’ compensation documentation.
• Coordinate safety training, employee events, and volunteer activities.
• Partner with HR leadership and local managers to support employee needs and company operations.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally and responsibly.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, and various HR systems.
• Ability to travel as needed and maintain reliable, on-site attendance.

Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office environment, with occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Excellent benefits and company perks!!

Our benefit packet includes: Health, RX, Dental, Company paid Life Insurance policy for full-time employees, Additional, spouse and child life insurance, 401 (k), paid personal days, and paid vacation. All are eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment!

Excellent benefits and company perks!!

Our benefit packet includes: Health, RX, Dental, Company paid Life Insurance policy for full-time employees, Additional, spouse and child life insurance, 401 (k), paid personal days, and paid vacation. All are eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment!
All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment background check and drug screening process. Mahaska encourages qualified candidates to submit their applications if they think they would be a good fit for the position, even if they have a concern that their background check or drug screen results may not meet the company's expectations. A positive result on these screens does not automatically mean employment will be denied. Please submit your application and answer the screening questions honestly as each report is reviewed individually to determine if a candidate will proceed with employment and any information provided during the application process will be considered as part of the decision-making process. Upon hire, all new employees are required to provide documentation of their eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must currently be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Mahaska is unable to accept applications that would require sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Mahaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.