Human Resouces Specialist

Description

Join our team as a Human Resources Specialist and play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's HR functions. As an integral part of the HR team, you will be responsible for a range of tasks related to recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration. This position offers an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about fostering a positive work environment and ensuring the success of both the organization and its employees.

Locations of Responsibility

• Greeley, Colorado
• San Luis Valley, Colorado

Recruitment

• Manage the recruitment process, utilizing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to source, screen, and select qualified candidates.
• Coincide and participate in job fairs and other recruitment events.

Employee Relations

• Promote a place of belonging for all employees in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural work environment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns with timely and effective resolutions, assisting with complaints or issues as necessary.

HR Administration

• Aid in the development of Human Resources forms, documents, correspondence, manuals, and other necessary materials.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist in the development of orientations for new hires and facilitate employee training sessions as needed in the promotion of a safe and stable environment for children and all direct service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality in administrative and programmatic matters, sharing information only with authorized individuals within CDLF programs.

Payroll

• Assist Payroll & Benefits Specialist in reconciling bi-monthly payroll.
• Answer general payroll questions for internal customers.

Compliance

• Stay informed about changes in labor laws, Federal Head Start regulations, and HR best practices to ensure the organization's compliance.
• Aid in timely preparation of reports, documents, correspondence, manuals, and other materials related to HR.
• Aid in the preparation of HR metrics in compliance with senior management reporting.

Strategy

• Work closely with other HR team members to streamline workflows, processes, and enhance the overall HR function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.

Requirements

• Include bachelor's degree in business administration focused in HR, Accounting, or a related Human Resource field.
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.
• We prefer one or more years of relevant work experience.
• Additionally, possession of HR certification, such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO and Holiday pay

Why You'll Love It Here

• We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support.
• We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas.
• Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities.
• Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.

Apply Now

Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a dedicated team at Centro!