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HR Specialist

Viking Pump, Inc.
Cedar, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Primary Function

Perform general support and assistance to the Human Resources team. Serve as a liaison to all employees for Human Resources support.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Complete weekly payroll processes for union and office employees, including processing and correcting errors.
  • Serve as a primary contact for Corporate teams as needed for related payroll activities.
  • Provide system setup and training for the time tracking system.
  • Provide timely customer service in response to questions from employees.
  • Ensure data integrity and confidentiality with human resources records, including employee and organizational data, in electronic and paper formats.
  • Manage the union benefit plan administration including open enrollment and employee requests.
  • Manage the bid job process for hourly production union jobs.
  • Coordinate employee relations events.
  • Participate in the talent acquisition process as assigned, including onboarding responsibilities.
  • Serve as liaison between the organization and external vendors, including supply vendors and benefit plan providers. Create PO’s upon request and process timely requests for payment from vendors.
  • Maintain HR intranet site and digital HR boards.
  • Function as the lead on assigned Human Resources related project work.
  • Apply labor relations contract language to HR processes with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Assign and monitor completion of employee training.
  • Identify process improvements and lead change to increase efficiencies.
  • Create timely and accurate routine reports for internal and external customers.
  • Coordinate the annual vacation planning process for both unions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

  • Certificate or Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in human resources, business, communication or management required.
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communication or management preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years related experience required.

Other Special Requirements

  • Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.
  • Complete discretion, working with highly confidential information and records.
  • Ability to think critically.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and tact.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Computer Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
  • Proficient with, or the ability to learn, Dimensions payroll system and Workday HRIS system.

Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
  • Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
  • General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Human Resources

Business Unit: Viking Pump

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