HR Generalist

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Job summary

Moffat County School District RE-1 is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a range of HR functions and initiatives. The role focuses on delivering a positive employee experience across recruitment, onboarding, and policy guidance, with an emphasis on compliance and district standards.

The successful candidate will have a background in HR, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school district environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources or related field.
• 2+ years HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the hiring of district staff, including requisitions and postings.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and screening processes.
• Manage employee relations and guide on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training and development programs for staff.
• Ensure compliance with laws and district policies through audits and reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational abilities

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Reports to

Executive Director of Human Resources

Evaluation

Annually by Supervisor

Work Schedule

12 months

Date of Availability

As soon as possible

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team at Moffat County School District in scenic Craig, Colorado. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting various HR functions and initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience. If you are a proactive HR professional looking to make a difference in the education sector and want to help to shape the future of our organization, this job is for you.

Base Salary

$26.04 to $28.33 per hour on Classified Salary Schedule - actual placement is dependent upon experience. Preference will be given to internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes
• Manage employee relations and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate training and development programs
• Answer HR related questions and update databases with employee information
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations by submitting reports and doing audits as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fieldpreferred
• 2+ years of experience in HR rolespreferred
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulationspreferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsrequired
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilitiesrequired

Certificate, Licenses/Registrations

Professional Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, CP or SCP)preferred.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for the hiring of district staff. Includes overseeing personnel requisitions and job postings, screening and interviewing processes, reference checks, criminal background checks, and denial of employment.
• Manage non-renewal and reduction-in-force process per district policy, employee association master agreement language and Colorado state statute. Ensure non-renewal process is in compliance with CDE guidelines.
• Train and provide guidance to principals and supervisors on staffing plans, viable applicants, and hiring decisions. Analyze various employment data to strategically support sites with personnel decisions.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws. Study existing and new legislation; consult with district legal counsel as required; enforce adherence to requirements.
• Compile and submit required reports for state and federal compliance.
• Research and make recommendations on competitive compensation practices.
• Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources, provide investigative assistance to administrators and supervisors; coordinate investigations to include, but not limited to, allegations of employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower complaints for all employees including substitutes.
• Along with the Executive Director of Human Resources, assist with training and advising administrators in labor and employment matters including employee performance evaluations, growth plans, remediation plans, and terminations; employee discipline and documentation; compliance with BOE policy, federal and state laws, master agreements and other employee relations matters. Receive training from Executive Director of Human Resources to gain skills to coach administrators and supervisors on effective conflict resolution strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications

• Possess current training/knowledge in the areas of FLSA and Employment Labor Laws.
• Possess or be willing to pursue training to stay current on knowledge of EEOC and Title IX.
• Ability to accurately forecast, plan and follow through on projects.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving and conflict management.
• Experience designing and creating spreadsheets and formulas (Excel preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job. Includes adapting to and mastering new system applications and processes as implemented by the district or department.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Working knowledge of human resources database systems
• Ability to create intermediate queries within HR systems.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, building and department procedures. Update policies as needed to comply with new regulations.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse backgrounds. Willingness to support cultural diversity initiatives.
• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cyber-security with respect to staff data, and related information systems.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Benefits include

PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections.

Qualifications Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, [e-mail]