Human Resources Jobs in Iowa
Human Resources jobs in Iowa draw steady demand across manufacturing, agriculture-linked enterprises, healthcare systems, and higher education, with openings at every level from HR coordinator to vice president of people operations. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport anchor the largest share of postings, and employers like Principal Financial Group, Mercy Medical Center, and Deere and Company maintain consistent HR hiring throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties in Iowa listings are talent acquisition, benefits administration, and HR business partner roles aligned to mid-size operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
CVS Health is seeking a strategic and technically minded HR Technology Strategy & Delivery Lead to design and evolution of employee-facing HR technology experiences across the enterprise. This role will drive the strategy, requirements, solution design, and modernization of digital experiences supporting candidates, new hires, employees, managers, and HR teams.
The ideal candidate will combine deep HR Technology expertise with experience in solution design, digital transformation, AI-enabled self-service, and vendor evaluation to create seamless, intuitive, and connected experiences across Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, mobile platforms, knowledge management solutions, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the HR Technology experience strategy across multiple personas and HR service journeys.
- Lead discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design activities for strategic HR Technology initiatives.
- Identify experience gaps, process inefficiencies, and friction points across employee interactions and recommend technology solutions that improve adoption and self-service.
- Design integrated solutions leveraging multiple HR Systems including Workday, Workbrain ServiceNow HRSD, mobile capabilities, workflow automation, AI, and digital experience platforms.
- Develop future-state operating models, process flows, solution recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.
- Evaluate platform-native capabilities and provide build versus buy recommendations aligned with business objectives.
- Participate in vendor assessments, proof-of-concepts, and technology selection efforts.
- Partner with Product Managers, Engineering, Architecture, HR stakeholders, and vendors to deliver scalable, modern HR solutions.
- Assess opportunities to leverage AI, automation, conversational experiences, and agentic technologies to improve colleague experiences and reduce support demand.
- Develop business cases, executive presentations, strategic recommendations, and investment proposals.
- Define adoption metrics, experience KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure business outcomes and colleague satisfaction.
- Support organizational change management, communication, training, and adoption activities for major HR technology implementations
- Develop clear documentation, training materials, and user guides to support system/product adoption.
- Lead the effort to ensure better user adoption enterprise wide of new functionality and products developed in HR technology
- Lead system testing efforts and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with business stakeholders.
- Delivers findings and report to senior management and to the broader organization, influencing upwards and laterally to drive organizational change and alignment.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables."
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in HR Technology, HRIS, HR Operations, Digital Product Management, Business Analysis, or HR Transformation roles.
- 4+ years of experience gathering business requirements, conducting fit-gap analysis, and delivering technology solutions in an Agile environment.
- 4+ years of experience supporting and configuring HR Technology platforms, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Case Management solutions, with a strong understanding of how Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and downstream HR systems integrate and interact across end-to-end business processes.
- 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow or similar case management platforms.
- 3+ years of experience partnering with HR stakeholders to identify business needs, design solutions, and drive adoption.
- 3+ years demonstrating the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving HR, IT, Payroll, Benefits, and external vendors.
- 3+ years of experience creating functional requirements, process maps, business cases, testing strategies, and documentation.
- 2+ years of experience leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and solution validation activities.
- 2+ years demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- 2+ years displaying excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- 2+ years of experience presenting findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
- 2+ years of experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, or Talent solutions.
- Experience supporting or implementing ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD).
- Experience within a large retail, healthcare, or matrixed enterprise environment.
- Experience leading HR Technology transformation, digital modernization, or M&A integration initiatives.
- Knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging HR technologies.
- Project or Program Management experience.
- Experience with organizational change management and communications.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $222,480.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
CVS Health is seeking a strategic and technically minded HR Technology Strategy & Delivery Lead to design and evolution of employee-facing HR technology experiences across the enterprise. This role will drive the strategy, requirements, solution design, and modernization of digital experiences supporting candidates, new hires, employees, managers, and HR teams.
The ideal candidate will combine deep HR Technology expertise with experience in solution design, digital transformation, AI-enabled self-service, and vendor evaluation to create seamless, intuitive, and connected experiences across Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, mobile platforms, knowledge management solutions, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the HR Technology experience strategy across multiple personas and HR service journeys.
- Lead discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design activities for strategic HR Technology initiatives.
- Identify experience gaps, process inefficiencies, and friction points across employee interactions and recommend technology solutions that improve adoption and self-service.
- Design integrated solutions leveraging multiple HR Systems including Workday, Workbrain ServiceNow HRSD, mobile capabilities, workflow automation, AI, and digital experience platforms.
- Develop future-state operating models, process flows, solution recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.
- Evaluate platform-native capabilities and provide build versus buy recommendations aligned with business objectives.
- Participate in vendor assessments, proof-of-concepts, and technology selection efforts.
- Partner with Product Managers, Engineering, Architecture, HR stakeholders, and vendors to deliver scalable, modern HR solutions.
- Assess opportunities to leverage AI, automation, conversational experiences, and agentic technologies to improve colleague experiences and reduce support demand.
- Develop business cases, executive presentations, strategic recommendations, and investment proposals.
- Define adoption metrics, experience KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure business outcomes and colleague satisfaction.
- Support organizational change management, communication, training, and adoption activities for major HR technology implementations
- Develop clear documentation, training materials, and user guides to support system/product adoption.
- Lead the effort to ensure better user adoption enterprise wide of new functionality and products developed in HR technology
- Lead system testing efforts and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with business stakeholders.
- Delivers findings and report to senior management and to the broader organization, influencing upwards and laterally to drive organizational change and alignment.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables."
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in HR Technology, HRIS, HR Operations, Digital Product Management, Business Analysis, or HR Transformation roles.
- 4+ years of experience gathering business requirements, conducting fit-gap analysis, and delivering technology solutions in an Agile environment.
- 4+ years of experience supporting and configuring HR Technology platforms, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, and Case Management solutions, with a strong understanding of how Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and downstream HR systems integrate and interact across end-to-end business processes.
- 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow or similar case management platforms.
- 3+ years of experience partnering with HR stakeholders to identify business needs, design solutions, and drive adoption.
- 3+ years demonstrating the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving HR, IT, Payroll, Benefits, and external vendors.
- 3+ years of experience creating functional requirements, process maps, business cases, testing strategies, and documentation.
- 2+ years of experience leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and solution validation activities.
- 2+ years demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- 2+ years displaying excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- 2+ years of experience presenting findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
- 2+ years of experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, or Talent solutions.
- Experience supporting or implementing ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD).
- Experience within a large retail, healthcare, or matrixed enterprise environment.
- Experience leading HR Technology transformation, digital modernization, or M&A integration initiatives.
- Knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging HR technologies.
- Project or Program Management experience.
- Experience with organizational change management and communications.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $222,480.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/21/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Human Resources Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required for mid-level and senior roles
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or Paylocity
- Working knowledge of Iowa employment law, including Iowa Civil Rights Act compliance
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment or employee relations processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Human Resources Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources professional in Iowa?
Iowa does not require a state-issued license to work in human resources, so entry typically follows an educational path rather than a licensing board. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR credential through the Society for Human Resource Management or the HR Certification Institute meaningfully strengthens candidacy, and many Iowa employers list one of these as preferred for professional-level roles.
Which companies hire human resources professionals in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring human resources professionals in Iowa include Family First Homecare, Clickstop, and Mesabi Metallics, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Iowa's concentration of insurance headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and large manufacturing operations means HR roles here frequently involve benefits program management and multi-site employee relations.
Which Iowa cities have the most human resources jobs?
Des Moines, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids account for the highest concentration of human resources openings in Iowa. Des Moines dominates because it is home to major insurance carriers, financial services firms, and state government agencies, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport draw postings from regional manufacturers, healthcare networks, and distribution hubs that each maintain their own HR functions.
Are there remote human resources jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and human resources is more remote-friendly than most fields because much of the work, including recruiting, benefits administration, policy writing, and HRIS management, can be done without being on a plant floor or clinical unit. About 38% of human resources openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed HR teams. Talent acquisition and HR operations roles tend to carry the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a human resources professional in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or HR assistant role, which Iowa employers across healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education regularly fill with candidates who have a relevant degree but limited direct experience. Institutions like University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa State University, and large manufacturers often post internship or rotation programs designed for new graduates. Completing the SHRM student membership track or earning a SHRM-CP while finishing a degree gives candidates a concrete credential that separates them from other entry-level applicants in Iowa's competitive coordinator pool.
Where can I find and apply to human resources jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to human resources jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Iowa employers. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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