Human Resources Generalist

Jewish Family Service of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Paid holidays

Generous leave program

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Colorado is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to manage recruitment, training, and HR policy administration. The role supports onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations in an in-office setting.

The position emphasizes compliance with employment laws, employee relations support, and ongoing training initiatives, with access to an LMS and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources or related field.
• PHR/SHRM designation is a plus.
• Prior HR management experience preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including posting roles, screening, interviewing, and coordinating with managers on hiring decisions.
• Execute all tasks involved with full-cycle recruitment with assistance from the HR Coordinator.
• Partner with managers to determine ongoing training needs and administer Training Today (LMS).
• Administer and keep HR forms and policies current in collaboration with the Compliance Manager.
• Support managers and employees with performance management, development, and accountability.
• Assist management with employee relations issues, from coaching to corrective action.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating to CHRO as needed.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support culture initiatives, wellness programs, and recognition activities.
• Oversee compliance with required employee background checks.

Skills

Recruitment

Training

Policy administration

Employee relations

Onboarding

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR

PHR/SHRM designation

Tools

HRIS

Paylocity

Job description

• The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for recruitment and training. This position assists with creating, updating, and administering the Agency’s Human Resources policies, procedures, processes, and programs. This position provides support for employee law compliance, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, policy implementation, and day-to-day operations.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Salary Range: 60,000 - 75,000 yearly

Position Summary

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for recruitment and training. This position assists with creating, updating, and administering the Agency’s Human Resources policies, procedures, processes, and programs. This position provides support for employee law compliance, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, policy implementation, and day-to-day operations.

Essential Functions*

• Conducts exempt and non-exempt recruiting, including assessing staffing needs, posting job advertisements, screening candidates, interviewing, coordinating with managers in hiring decisions, and extending job offers.


• Executes all tasks involved with full-cycle recruitment, with assistance from the HR Coordinator.


• Partners with managers to determine ongoing training needs.


• Administers Training Today, the JFS Learning Management System.


• Keeps current with and administers Manager Training. This may include supervisory/management training, computer training, certifications, and skill/competency assessments.


• Works with the Compliance Manager to keep human resources forms and policies current.


• Supports managers and employees with the performance management process, employee development, and accountability.


• Assists in providing support and input to management regarding employee relations issues, from coaching to corrective action.


• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Chief Human Resource Officer.


• Stays current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.


• Supports culture initiatives, including wellness and recognition programs, and assists supervisors and team members in maintaining a positive working culture.


• Oversees compliance with required employee background checks.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:


• Preferred bachelor’s/master's degree in human resources, related field, or equivalent work experience.


• PHR/SHRM designation is a plus.


• Prior human resource management experience is preferred.


• Experience with all aspects of recruitment.

Other

• Ability to determine training needs.


• Ability to develop and implement training methodologies.


• Working knowledge of HRIS systems is required.


• Experience with salary data and compensation analysis is a plus.


• Familiarity with Paylocity is helpful.

Certification/Licensing

• PHR/SHRM designation preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Work Environment

• In-Office Position: Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support agency needs.


• Essential physical requirements: Frequently sitting and typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use standard office equipment.


• Physical effort/lifting: The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.


• If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

JFS EEO Statement

JFS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. JFS does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (per CDC guidance) is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.

We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, and a generous leave program.

Salary Description

60,000 - 75,000