HR Generalist I

Denver Museum of Nature & Science•Denver, CO

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking an HR Generalist I to serve as a strategic HR partner. This role involves managing day-to-day HR operations such as onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance, while also collaborating with department leaders to align people strategy with operational goals. The position offers variety and exposure to leaders at all levels within a museum setting.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of HR experience, with at least 2 in a generalist capacity
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational development, or related field — or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law
Experience with an HRIS (Dayforce or comparable systems)
Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment
Comfort working with employees across very different functions and adjusting communication accordingly

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit, cultural institution, or other 7-day operation
Exposure to HR business partnering
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Serve as the first HR point of contact for assigned departments - answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and knowing when to escalate
Partner with managers on employee relations: investigations, performance conversations, corrective action, and coaching
Work alongside leadership to align short- and long-term people strategies with operational goals — workforce planning, org design questions, retention patterns, team health
Translate HR policy into plain English for staff and into clear recommendations for leaders
Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding
Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs)
Maintain accurate employee data in our HRIS and pull reports
Support performance management cycles, compensation reviews, and engagement survey follow-through
Contribute to HR projects — handbook updates, training rollouts, inclusivity initiatives, process improvements
Help build a workplace that reflects the Museum's mission internally