Ramping Up for Spring
While it feels like spring is arriving early, we’re ramping up our efforts to recruit seasonal staff. The HR team is actively seeking talented individuals to join us, employing a diverse advertising strategy that includes digital platforms, social media, radio, and newspapers. Employee referrals continue to be a highly effective recruitment tool, and we encourage you to spread the word about opportunities at IAS.
Our H2A program will again provide essential support, with 19 participants arriving this month. This program is vital to ensuring that we can continue providing excellent service to our members and customers.
In addition to seasonal roles, we’re diligently filling full-time positions, particularly Agronomy Advisor roles. We’ve noticed a trend in which candidates seem less interested in roles requiring direct, one-on-one customer interaction. There appears to be a preference for technology-focused, non-customer-facing positions, a shift we believe is impacting various industries. It’s becoming more challenging to find individuals who thrive on building personal relationships.
At IAS, we remain committed to our personalized, relationship-based approach. We’re not a “big box” operation; we value face-to-face interactions and believe understanding our customers’ businesses firsthand is key to maximizing their returns. This personal touch is our strength.
If you know anyone passionate about agriculture and dedicated to building strong relationships, please encourage them to contact us. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to personalized service and customer success. We can be reached at hr.dept@innovativeag.com or (319) 465-2022 ext. 1069. Have a fantastic, safe spring!
Carla Elliott
Carla Elliott, Vice President of Human Resources, began her career with Innovative Ag Services in April 2012 and has been in Human Resources since 1998. Carla is responsible for recruitment, workers' compensation, benefits administration, employee labor relations, HR legal compliance, employee engagement, payroll, and training & development.
Prior to joining the company, Carla held positions with increasing responsibility in a variety of industries. She has worked for companies such as Parker Hannifin Corporation Fluid Connectors Division as an HR Administrator and Hupp Electric Motors, Inc. as an HR Manager. Prior to coming on board with IAS, she was the Director of Human Resources for J&P Cycles, Inc., a worldwide supplier of aftermarket motorcycle parts.
Carla attended Kirkwood Community College prior to graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Human Resource Management from Kaplan University. She also has her MBA from the University of Dubuque. She currently serves as Board Chair for the Cooperative Health Care Plan.