People & Culture Specialist

Mercy Housing•Denver, CO

6d•$64,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Specialist supports the Employee Relations team and broader People & Culture team through project coordination and administrative support. The role helps ensure efficient People and Culture operations by supporting leave-of-absence administration, compliance tracking, reporting, and employee documentation processes. The Specialist provides responsive customer service to employees and internal stakeholders while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. The ideal candidate has leave-of-absence administration experience. This is a hybrid position based in Denver, Colorado, generally requiring 1–2 days per week in the office. Pay is $30.79–$32.69 per hour ($64,000–$68,000 per year), depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in administrative duties in Human Resources.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and appropriately in employee communications, HR documentation, and policy materials.
Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG and/or SharePoint.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience in leave-of-absence administration and ADA compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project support to People and Culture Business Partners and, as needed, the broader People and Culture team.
Assist with leave-of-absence administration by tracking requests, maintaining documentation, and supporting communication related to leave and ADA processes.
Support People and Culture compliance efforts by maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to company policies and employment regulations.
Maintain and track Employee Relations reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to employee data, compliance, and operational metrics.
Prepare and maintain employee legal and compliance forms and assist with legal requests.
Coordinate training, including scheduling, tracking completion, and maintaining training records.
Support updates and administrative maintenance of the employee handbook and related policy documentation.
Assist the People and Culture team with employee inquiries.
Monitor and respond to Employee Relations customer service voicemails and inquiries, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution or escalation when appropriate.
Maintain organized People and Culture files and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Perform additional administrative and project-based duties as assigned to support People and Culture initiatives, including SharePoint website administration.

Benefits

Several healthcare plans to choose from, including a free basic dental option, plus vision coverage.
15 days of earned PTO during the first year.
12 company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
403(b) with employer match.
Early close Fridays, with 3 paid hours each Friday.
Early close before a holiday, with 3 paid hours.
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's holiday.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Paid parental and caregiver leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Free employee assistance plan.
Pet insurance options.