Human Resources Generalist

This Human Resources Generalist role supports the full employee lifecycle for a school community in Parker, CO.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including hiring and onboarding for employees and substitutes
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment recommendations
• Partner with administrators to assess staffing needs, create position descriptions, and set hiring priorities
• Oversee pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credential verification, and required documentation
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns
• Administer and maintain employee handbook policies, HR procedures, and employment practices
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy or procedural updates
• Advise school leadership on HR topics, employment practices, and organizational risk
• Support HR initiatives aligned with the school’s strategic priorities
• Oversee substitute workforce operations, including scheduling and classroom coverage
• Support administrators with employee performance issues, coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary processes
• Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend next steps
• Promote consistent and equitable application of employment policies and practices
• Support a professional, respectful, and accountable workplace environment
• Administer HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, status changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding
• Maintain accurate personnel records and employee files, including required employment documentation
• Coordinate exit processes, separation documentation, and employee transitions
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience
• Administer compensation programs, salary schedules, and position classifications in collaboration with the School Director and Finance Director
• Administer employee benefits, including annual open enrollment, employee communications, eligibility, and benefit changes
• Administer leave programs and ensure compliance with applicable federal and Colorado requirements
• Coordinate with benefit providers, payroll administrators, and third-party administrators to resolve employee issues
• Support compensation and benefits benchmarking and recommend opportunities to maintain competitive offerings
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Coordinate employee feedback and engagement survey participation related to retention initiatives
• Identify workplace trends and recommend strategies to improve satisfaction, performance, and retention
• Support professional and leadership development and employee growth initiatives in collaboration with academic and administrative leaders
• Oversee HR information systems and the accuracy of HR records
• Monitor workforce metrics such as staffing levels, turnover, vacancies, and employee data
• Prepare HR reports and provide workforce data and analysis to support organizational decision-making
• Help ensure HR systems and processes are secure, compliant, and meet recordkeeping requirements
• Partner with the Finance Director and Accounting and HR Coordinator on payroll, benefits, compensation administration, and employee records
• Balance employee advocacy with organizational needs, policy requirements, and employer responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience covering recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, leave management, performance management, and HR compliance
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Technologies

• BambooHR
• ADP
• Employee Navigator

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings plan
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Virtual mental health
• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Paid HFWA leave
• Paid vacation leave
• Other voluntary benefits

Reporting Line

• School Director

Work Schedule

• M-F; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location and Start Details

• Parker, CO (onsite)
• Anticipated start date: December 2026

Compensation

• Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
• Anticipated starting pay rate: $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience and skill level

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or comparable HR certification
• Experience in K-12 education, charter schools, or nonprofit organizations
• Experience with BambooHR, ADP, Employee Navigator, or similar HRIS/payroll systems
• Experience supporting compensation administration and HR reporting