Human Resources Generalist

The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons, alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services

Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

This is a 40-hour per week, non-exempt role. Anticipated schedule: M-F, 9AM-5PM, with flexibility of working remotely up to two days per week.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the organization’s bi-weekly payroll, talent acquisition, benefits administration, regulating compliance, organizational development and training functions, and completing special projects.

Essential Functions:

• Administers the Human Resources Information System and maintains accurate personnel records. (20%)
• Prepares biweekly payroll by verifying time entry records, pay changes, deductions and withholdings. Calculates and produces off cycle payroll, bonus, and severance checks or electronic transfers. (20%)
• Administers talent acquisition process by assisting hiring supervisors with creating job postings, recruiting, resume review, interview process and question coordination, checking references, performing background checks, conducting job offers, and onboarding. (20%)
• Writes, implements, and maintains internal process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and the employee handbook. Assists with consistent communication and enforcement of employee policies. (15%)
• Coordinates with benefits broker to research health and wellness benefits, analyze costs, relevancy, and value of offerings, and administers the annual open enrollment process and employee wellness program. (15%)
• Coordinates annual performance evaluation, annual goal setting, and job description update processes. (10%)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains employee confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential; advises employees to prevent potential privacy breaches.
• Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Supports organization with coordinating training and professional development tracking.
• Supports organization with Equal Employment Opportunity and other labor regulation compliance.
• Maintains compliance with tax regulations by remaining current regarding changes in tax regulations; monitoring procedures; auditing practices; preparing for and supporting audits.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental & Vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
• Employer paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer paid employee assistance program (EAP) for employees & their household members
• Health Savings (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
• Voluntary, Employee Paid, Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans for all benefit-eligible employees
• Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
• Infant at Work Program
• Transportation and Parking Assistance

Time-off Benefits

• New employees accrue 4 weeks Paid Vacation
• 80 hours of Paid Sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• 12 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
• Time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement and Voting
• Pet Adoption Leave
• Grandparent Leave

Helping Your Future

• Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
• PERA 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Debt Repayment Assistance
• Paid Training and Professional Development

Library Perks

• Easy access to unlimited resources—including books, movies, programs, digital technology and more

Please apply by Tuesday March 12th, at 4pm. We anticipate holding interviews for this position beginning the week of March 18th.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience – bachelor’s degree in business administration or Human Resources and a minimum of three years of Human Resources work experience including Payroll and Benefits administration. Experience preparing and implementing recruiting and new hire onboarding processes, schedules, and training.
• Knowledge and Skills – Proficiency with writing, editing, and proofreading documents. Skilled at organizing information and maintaining records. Current knowledge of employment and labor laws
• Technical Experience – Proficiency with querying and data entry in Human Resources Information System and Financial software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience using and administering Paylocity.