Senior Hr Generalist

Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)

Title of Position: Senior HR Generalist

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pay Range: Starting pay range is $80k-95k/annually, based on experience.

Benefits: Benefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plan, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail - https://www.rfta.com/employment/benefits/

Position Summary

As a Senior HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR function and partnering with management to align HR strategies with business objectives. You will be responsible for managing various HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, and HR policy implementation. Your ability to provide comprehensive HR guidance and your strong interpersonal skills will be instrumental in driving employee engagement and fostering a positive work culture.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide HR guidance and support to management and employees on various HR matters, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Manage employee relations, including handling employee grievances, conducting investigations, and resolving conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Works with leaders to promote engaged employees and inclusive practices.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations, to attract and retain top talent.
• Supports the hiring process by being the point of contact for newly hired employees, oversite of pre-screening activities including scheduling the drug screen, background check, physical screen, MVR review, and communicating start dates and orientation activities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, establish hiring criteria, and ensure a seamless onboarding process for new employees.
• Guide leaders with performance management, including goal-setting, performance evaluations, and coaching managers on effective performance feedback techniques.
• In partnership with the HR Director, review compensation practices, make compensation recommendations, and review job evaluations to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Develop and implement training programs to develop managerial capability and competencies, including new hire orientation, and compliance training.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in HR, providing recommendations to improve HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Assist with employee leave situations, including FMLA.
• Assist with employee offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews and providing feedback to enhance employee experience.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain employee records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Works independently to implement special projects or assignments as directed by the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management.

Other Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expert ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, which includes stating information only on a "need-to-know" basis and appropriately safeguarding sensitive information.

• Influential professional who excels in the delivery of both strategic and operational human resources support.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters as well as the implementation of a talent strategy and culture-building programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with, and communicate to, all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of building trust across multiple partner groups through high-judgment decision-making.
• Exceptional project management skills; ability to drive projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to independently prioritize workload; demonstrates initiative and manages multiple, competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Capable of balancing both the strategic and operational; can flex between a strategic approach and effective delivery and execution Has strong business and HR acumen; demonstration of consulting and problem diagnosis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in both spoken and written English
• Has strong business and HR acumen; demonstration of consulting and problem diagnosis skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and recruitment systems,
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong customer service skills and business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Practical time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Psychology, or a related field of study. PHR or SPHR Certification is desired, but not required. Other Human Resources and/or employee benefits certifications are desired, but also not required. Bi-lingual is desired but not required.

Experience

• Five (5) years of Human Resources experience in the public or private sector.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license at all times.

Application Deadline/Closing Date

January 26, 2024

How to Apply

Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here - RFTA OPEN POSITIONS.

RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.