People & Culture Specialist

Mercy Housing•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Specialist supports the Employee Relations team and the broader People & Culture team through project coordination and administrative support. The role helps ensure efficient People & 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 position is hybrid and based in Denver, Colorado, generally requiring 1–2 days per week in the office. Compensation 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, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally 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.
Experience in leave-of-absence administration and ADA compliance.
The ideal candidate will have leave-of-absence administration experience.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project support to People & Culture Business Partners and, as needed, the broader People & Culture team.
Assist with leave-of-absence administration by tracking requests, maintaining documentation, and supporting communications related to leave and ADA processes.
Maintain accurate records and support People & Culture compliance efforts, including 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 & 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 & Culture files and records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Perform additional administrative and project-based duties supporting People & Culture initiatives, including SharePoint website administration.

Benefits

Several healthcare plans to choose from, including dental coverage with a free basic dental option and vision coverage.
15 days of earned PTO in 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.