HOPE Learning Academy Co-Op Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Englewood, CO Full Time

SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Generalist administers and develops policies and programs covering employment activities, employee relations, and employee records. Responsible for compliance with labor laws and regulations. Coordinates employee recruitment and onboarding activities and administers HOPE’s HRIS, payroll, and benefits programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Priority Area: Human Resource Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate staff recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes.
• Manage the employment termination and “exit” processes.
• Implement and maintain human resource information system for human resource reporting.
• Assist finance department with semi-monthly payroll process.
• Manage the annual benefits enrollment process, and serves as liaison to benefits broker and related vendors.
• Advise employees on an ongoing basis about eligibility, benefit plan interpretation and communication of benefits programs.
• Maintain personnel records.
• Track teacher and administrator license and endorsement statuses.
• Ensure continued compliance of HOPE’s employment policies with labor laws and regulations.
• Develop HR policies and procedures, and ensures their communication to staff.
• Direct employee communication.
• Develop and maintain an employee wellness program.
• Administer paid time off, short term disability, and leave of absence programs.
• Receive and act on employee complaints or grievances.

Priority Area: Lead by exemplifying professionalism and commitment to community

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjusts practice and prioritization of other tasks based on the needs of the organization.
• Sets personal goals related to organizational outcomes and seeks opportunities to improve personal professional practice through professional development and reflection.
• Collaborates to accomplish team and HOPE goals and practices
• Manages time to fulfill job duties and responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

BENEFITS:

• HOPE is a “PERA” employer (Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association)
• Employer provided Medical Insurance at no cost to you (dependent coverage is subsidized 40%)
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays, plus work-free school breaks
• Mileage reimbursement, per policy
• Employer subsidized Dental Insurance
• Optional benefits: 401k, Aflac, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account
• Employer paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program

Requirements:

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business, or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Working knowledge of human resources best practices

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in related field
• PHR or SPHR certification
• Experience working in a school business office.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Required

• Commitment to social justice and equitable education for all; support of community-based learning models
• Cultural proficiency and interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff.
• Fluency and literacy in English; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to employ effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Proactive and detail oriented, able to prioritize and be self-directed, strong organizational skills
• Flexible and resilient, diplomatic, positive and engaging attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• Oral and written fluency in Spanish
• Experience working with an HRIS (Paylocity, Paycom, Paychex, ADP)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Human Resources Generalist reports to and is evaluated by the CEO & Founder. This position may supervise a department assistant, temp worker or intern.

LOCATION, WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is routinely performed in an office environment with moderate noise level. This position works primarily at the HOPE Central Office in Englewood, with occasional travel to and between Learning Sites. Travel is the responsibility of the employee. Compensation for mileage is per the HOPE Mileage policy.

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