Human Resources Generalist

United States Space Foundation•Colorado Springs, CO

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in delivering core HR services across the organization with a focus on employee relations, compliance, performance management, and strategic HR support. This position serves as a primary HR partner to managers, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation while collaborating with HR leadership to ensure the effective delivery of HR programs. The role requires sound judgment, strong employment law knowledge, and the ability to coach leaders through complex workplace situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including direct employee relations and compliance work
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to coach managers and influence outcomes
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting needs
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

HR Certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and guide issue resolution in accordance with policy and employment law.
Partner with leaders to proactively address workplace issues, identify patterns or trends, and recommend solutions that support employee engagement and retention.
Conduct or support employee relations investigations and document findings.
Interpret policies and advise leaders on application of HR-related procedures.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA).
Prepare for and support internal or external audits.
Provide guidance to leaders throughout the performance review cycle, ensuring consistency and effective feedback practices.
Coach managers on feedback delivery, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans.
Review performance insights and partner with leaders to address performance trends, development needs, and organizational effectiveness.
Contribute to the design and facilitation of team development initiatives.
Serve as a resource for complex benefits, leave of absence, or accommodation matters, partnering with the HR Operations Analyst on administration and escalation of sensitive cases.
Assist with benefit vendor management and plan evaluation alongside the HR Director.
Participate in open enrollment communications and process improvement.
Support hiring managers with job description creation and interview planning.
Participate in interviews for select roles and advise on candidate selection and offer strategy.
Recommend improvements to onboarding processes and support continuous improvement of the candidate experience.
Partner with the HR Operations Analyst to identify reporting needs and leverage HR data to support decision-making and workforce planning.
Review HR insights and partner with HR leadership to interpret trends that support decision-making and organizational planning.
Partner with the HR Operations Analyst to ensure data integrity and compliance tracking.
Partner with HR leadership to design and guide HR initiatives (e.g., engagement surveys, policy updates, compensation reviews) and collaborate with the HR Operations Analyst to support successful implementation.
Monitor trends in engagement and retention and contribute to action planning.
May perform other duties as assigned.