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Form of workWe are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for a Human Resources Generalist I/II.Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Why work at the City of Golden?
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
Location, location, location - Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
Paid time off - Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
Great benefits - The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!
Under general supervision of the Human Resource Manager, this position performs professional, technical, and analytical work related to human resource activities. Work includes benefit leave and worker's compensation administration, recruitment, employee recognition, HR systems and general Human Resources functions. Recommends and implements modifications to systems, policies, and procedures. Advises Human Resources leadership of potential problems or concerns. Position works independently and must be able to work successfully in a team-oriented, fast paced, changing environment. Provides back-up coverage in the administration of other HR services. Must be creative, innovative, and flexible, using extraordinary human relations, analytical and conflict resolution skills. Empathetic, collaborative, and professional communication skills are a must.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, progressive, team-oriented HR group. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where employees can thrive and feel genuinely excited about their work. Join us as we work to advance the organization and employee experience through a wide spectrum of projects, including the compressed workweek trial currently underway in our Police Department with intent to expand to other groups in the coming months.
Benefit, Leave, and Worker's Compensation Administration
Administers all aspects of City benefits programs including health, wellness, EAP, retirement, leave, disability, unemployment, and other related programs. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and organizational policies and best practices.
Ensures all benefit program compliance, following established policies and procedures, insurance contract guidelines, ACA and governmental requirements regarding leave benefits, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, unemployment compensation, federal and state mandates such as COBRA, HIPAA, USERRA, FMLA, ADA mandated benefits, and reporting of data to various agencies.
Assists employees with basic benefits questions, processes, and information necessary to make decisions in their benefits. Responds to a variety of routine and non-routine inquiries regarding benefit program and insurance policy details from employees.
Acts as primary liaison with benefit vendors; includes resolving enrollment, coverage, and billing concerns or to advocate for employees and be the bridge between employees and benefits providers with any problems or questions.
Responsible for all aspects of FMLA programs and administration. Provides information to employees and supervisors on FMLA options, eligibly and compliance. Co-coordinates FMLA and other benefit options as available to assist employee.
Works with supervisors/employees on disability pay and non-work-related temporary alternative duty if available.
Oversees all aspects of Workers' Compensation administration for the City, including working with employees, providers and CIRSA.
Recruitment
Primary contact for all City Public Safety (Police and Fire) recruitment activities. Works closely with department to coordinate and implement innovative and successful recruitment strategies and selection procedures for law enforcement related positions in accordance with organizational and department requirements.
Screens applications for assigned recruitments for completeness, accuracy, and qualifications relevant to vacant positions; ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Assists with review of job description updates and related documents.
Prepares job postings and advertisements for public safety and other positions as needed. Supports candidate pre-employment process.
Partners with HR leadership as needed on strategic or complicated recruiting situations.
General Human Resources Functions
HR liaison to Recognition Committee, oversees general direction of group providing guidance and expertise.
Participates in Safety Committee and provides insight into worker's compensation trends.
Subject matter expert on the HRIS system, UKG.
Assists with administration of training campaigns and managing employee training records.
Counsels supervisors and employees regarding human resource matters, interpreting policies and procedures.
Recommends changes to policies and procedures as appropriate.
Prepares reports as requested; works on special and "on-going" projects as requested by the Human Resources leadership.
Provides backup support to HR team as needed to ensure continuous service to employees.
Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences as necessary to stay abreast of trends in the industry.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
Bachelor's degree from accredited (4) year college or university in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field and minimum two to four years of Human Resources experience to include minimum two years of increasingly responsible benefits administration experience. Experience with self-funding a plus. Local government experience preferred. Experience with UKG and NeoGov preferred.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the necessary traits and skill required for the position may be considered as substitution for degree.
Must possess exceptional oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently with discretion.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Certification in functional area of HR (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP/IPMA-SCP, CEBS) preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to present facts clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and able to adjust communication to all levels of employees. Write effective reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups in an effective and efficient manner both in person, over the telephone and via e-mail in a clear and concise manner. Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, documents, and related information. Approaches employee questions/concerns with professionalism, empathy, and without imposing personal judgement.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Skill in forecasting budgets including salary and benefits costs. Ability to coordinate, conduct, compute and analyze data related to benefit structures and recommend rate structures.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to effectively listen, understand, and resolve problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in complex situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and statutes governing administration of employee benefits and other programs. Strong working knowledge of Human Resources practices, principles, and procedures. Skill in understanding customers' needs. Outstanding customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to handle confidential information, work with limited supervision, exercise initiative and sound judgement. Ability to manage changing priorities. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. MS Office with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong knowledge of HRIS systems, experience with UKG a plus. Experience and knowledge of ATS systems, experience with NeoGov preferred.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Ability to utilize the materials and equipment used in human resource management. Operates personal computer and associated software programs including standard office equipment, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, and data base applications. Operates motor vehicle as needed to travel between worksites, errands, etc.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see. The employee is also required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This City of Golden is supportive of alternate work arrangements when possible, and this role may be eligible for a hybrid at home/in office schedule.
While in office, the work environment an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job are primarily an office environment with moderate noise level.
