Human Resources Generalist

Parker Core Knowledge • Parker, CO

1d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Parker Core Knowledge (PCK) is seeking innovative, passionate educators and staff to prepare students for a successful future. PCK is a recipient of the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award and delivers a rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum. The school is ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report. PCK offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for full-time staff, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. The supportive leadership team is dedicated to professional growth, offering mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. PCK is a vibrant, tight-knit community where families and staff work together to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities with accuracy, and balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Committed to creating an outstanding employee experience while supporting the school's mission.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, performance management, compensation support, and HR operations.
• Manage the school's substitute workforce, ensuring consistent staffing through recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and daily coverage coordination.
• Partner with school leadership to provide guidance and support on human resources programs, policies, and employment practices.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to support payroll, staffing, and organizational success.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation for all employees and substitutes.
• Develop strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-quality employees.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, HRIS, personnel records, and employment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, Colorado Department of Education, and school employment requirements.
• Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, licensure tracking, required reporting, and personnel records.
• Partner with the School Director to provide guidance on HR best practices, employment law, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support employee engagement, retention initiatives, and a positive workplace culture.
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports and recommendations for school leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, and retain a high-quality substitute workforce.
• Coordinate substitute staffing and serve as the primary point of contact for substitute assignments, including responding to staffing needs outside regular business hours during the school year.
• Monitor substitute performance, training, compliance, and effectiveness while partnering with school administrators to ensure continuity of instruction.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employer-paid medical
• 100% employer-paid vision
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level