<p><strong>HR Coordinator – Onboarding & Compliance</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cedar Rapids, IA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Contract / Temporary </p><p>Our Cedar Rapids–based client is seeking an<strong> HR Coordinator</strong> to support onboarding, compliance, and day‑to‑day HR operations during a period of increased activity. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple onboarding processes simultaneously.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate <strong>new‑hire onboarding</strong>, including offer documentation, I‑9/E‑Verify, background checks, and orientation scheduling</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>federal, state, and company policies</strong>, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date employee records</li><li>Partner with HR, hiring managers, and payroll to ensure smooth employee starts and transitions</li><li>Track onboarding and compliance documentation, follow up on missing items, and maintain audit‑ready files</li><li>Support general HR administrative needs as assigned (reporting, data entry, employee communications)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A busy and growing manufacturer is looking to add a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Vinton, Iowa. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in buying/procurement and inventory management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient purchasing processes and maintaining optimal inventory levels.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage procurement activities, including the creation and oversight of purchase orders.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms.</p><p>• Utilize Kanban and other inventory management techniques to streamline operations.</p><p>• Operate within an MRP/ERP systems to track and manage procurement workflows.</p><p>• Prepare accurate quotes and ensure timely communication with suppliers.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages.</p><p>• Support administrative tasks related to procurement, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing, inventory accuracy, and supplier management</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities.</li><li>Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.</li><li>Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components.</li><li>Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications.</li><li>Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals.</li><li>Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies.</li><li>Participating in committees, workgroups, or projects as assigned.</li><li>Performing related duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>