Generalist - Human Resource Operations Team - Educations Services Center

Cherry Creek•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal direct supervision, run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) Department, including administering pay, benefits, and leave, enforcing District policies and practices, and providing customer service. Work requires the use of discretion and creativity within limits of theory and principles of the profession, the department’s goals, law and regulations, and the District’s policies and guidelines. Judgment is used in the adaptation and skilled application of guidelines to solve the full range of problems related to the assignment. Assignments include Employee Relations, Operations, Total Rewards and Talent Management.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Associate's degree in business or equivalent combination of relevant experience, certifications, and trainings
Two (2) years of administrative assistant/clerical experience, human resources, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking/loan servicing, bookkeeping, or payroll experience
Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and statutes
Basic knowledge of compensation administration and position classification
Basic knowledge of human resources operations, processes, and software
Basic knowledge of employee relations and talent management
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced recordkeeping skills
Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to use tact and sensitivity in dealing with others at various levels within an organization
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management
Three (3) years of experience in human resources, benefits, banking, accounting, payroll, an office manager role reporting to a school principal, or human resources administrative assistant experience
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification/Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification and/or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification/Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification

Responsibilities

Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Execute the department’s standard of customer service.
Fill in for other HR Generalists in their absence and utilize skills learned during required team cross-training.
Develop, propose, and implement procedural changes as legal requirements and policies change.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Accurately process additional compensation, certified horizontal advancements, unemployment, verification of employment, 110 retirement forms, employee evaluations, negotiations files, and investigation documentation.
Accurately communicate procedures and guidance pertaining to additional compensation and guidebook and negotiated agreement policies to applicants, staff, managers/supervisors, and administrators. Assist in the development and implementation of more efficient practices.
Support employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as directed.
Assist and participate in union negotiations as directed.
Accurately and promptly process all postings, offers, portability submissions, new hire records, wage and salary placement, transfers, assignment changes, and separations. Monitor employee compensation and adjust when needed. Ensure appropriate licensure and endorsement for new hires, transfers and assignment changes, and substitute short term assignments. Approve or deny reviewed substitute applications, reference assessment and hire those eligible to move forward, enter all short-term sub assignments/revisions in substitute system, process any substitute pay and teacher leave adjustment requests monthly.
Review and adjust data to ensure accuracy of various reports, including but not limited to: Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), etc.
Accurately communicate procedures and guidance pertaining to employment and assignment status to applicants, staff, managers/supervisors, and administrators. Assist in the development and implementation of more efficient practices.
Support the new hire, status change, and open enrollment processes in a variety of tasks including but not limited to: evaluating benefit enrollments and changes; participating in benefit education sessions; and guiding employees on available benefit offerings.
Accurately oversee, approve, maintain, and monitor Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave of absence applications, supporting leave documentation, leave balances, leave of absence pay, long term disability, life insurance, and supplemental benefit claims related to leave of absence. Coordinate the distribution of sick leave bank hours for employees on extended FMLA leave and conduct leave of absence (LOA) information sessions for employees.
Accurately calculate and ensure that employees on LOA are paid accurately and accurate employee benefit deductions are being applied.
Accurately communicate procedures and guidance pertaining to benefit and leave of absence information to applicants, staff, managers/supervisors, and administrators. Assist in the development and implementation of more efficient practices.
Accurately communicate Talent Management procedures and information to applicants, employees, school and department staff, university and community partners, and other stakeholders. Respond to routine inquiries, coordinate follow-up, and refer complex or sensitive matters to appropriate Talent Management staff.
Support Talent Management recruitment, educator pathway, and volunteer initiatives by coordinating applicant, participant, and volunteer information; maintaining records and tracking tools; preparing materials; assisting with recruitment events and educator pathway activities; and supporting Give Back Cherry Creek by contacting potential volunteers, connecting volunteers with schools and departments, and communicating available training opportunities.
Compile, maintain, and report Talent Management data related to recruitment, hiring, educator pathways, onboarding, retention, and other employee lifecycle initiatives. Review information for accuracy and prepare routine reports to support Talent Management planning and decision-making.
Accurately and promptly process student teachers and unpaid interns, including completing required Oracle transactions, maintaining assignment information and records, coordinating necessary documentation, and processing separations at the end of each student teaching or unpaid internship assignment.