HR Business Partner Assistant

About The Position:

Dotdash Meredith (DDM) is seeking a skilled and organized Assistant to provide primary support to an Executive Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) and secondary support to five other senior members of the HRBP team. This full-time role will be based in our Des Moines, IA, office, with a hybrid work schedule offering the flexibility to work up to 2 days per week from home. The role will involve collaboration with team members across various locations in the U.S.

About The Team:

The HRBP team partners with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, implement change management strategies, and improve employee engagement. We work closely with various teams to shape performance management, talent retention strategies, and career development initiatives. Our goal is to foster a supportive and high-performance culture across the organization.

As an HRBP Assistant, you will play an integral role in ensuring smooth operations for the HRBP team, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments, and supporting critical HR initiatives.

About The Position’s Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

30% Create and manage job requisitions in Workday, DDM's HR management system.

20% Generate reports and organize data, including preparing org charts, spreadsheets, and presentation decks.

20% Collaborate with departments such as Talent Acquisition, Operations, Benefits, and Finance to gather necessary information and ensure efficient workflow.

10% Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and provide event assistance (e.g., reserving rooms, ordering food, etc.).

10% Create and submit expense reports.

5% Provide basic technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

5% Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years administrative support experience.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Excel required.

• Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Customer-service mindset and collaborative team player.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively suggest solutions.

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