Title: Human Resources Generalist I

Employee Group & Grade: Support/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Human Resources Manager

Starting Salary Scale: $35,000-$45,000

Calendar Year: 220 days

Date Written/Revised: April 2023

Why Work at GOAL High School?

• Great Mission and Great Culture.
• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.
• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.
• Hybrid Work Schedule; one day remote, four days onsite.
• 220 calendar workdays.
• Our Human Resources Generalist II can plan vacations with one 14-day break and two 1-week breaks and 2 weeks off in the summer.
• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.
• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.
• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.
• PERA 401K, with a 5% Match after one year.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• School provided laptop and cell phone and additional equipment as needed.
• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Purpose of Job:

Assists the Human Resources Department within the school. Perform and assist with ad hoc projects for the school’s Human Resources Department related to employee relations, hiring, training, recruitment, retention, compensation, reporting and compliance items. Assist with benefits management including health, dental, vision, workers’ compensation and unemployment. Responsible for answering employee questions regarding benefits; mediating problems involving insurance coverage for employees; process/maintain benefits records, vendor premium payments, maintain spreadsheets and ledgers for reconciling payroll benefit deductions, scheduling and presenting new employee orientation programs pertaining to approved benefits, submitting benefit claims, and preparing necessary reports, paperwork and claims.

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society

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  Report all changes to payroll, including but not limited to transfers, terminations, resignations, and maternity leaves.
• Communicate with administrative personnel regarding changes and deadlines.
• Maintain databases regarding personnel issues and employee benefit changes.
• Provide support to school personnel by responding to inquiries regarding workers’ compensation, health, dental and vision insurance.
• Investigate, evaluate, and submit worker’s compensation injury claims.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with staff, and community.
• Manage and submit all short term and long-term disability claims.
• Manage all Covid accommodations as well as providing guidance and information to leadership and employees.
• Manage employee benefits, including new enrollment, changes and annual enrollment.
• Update all benefit vendor systems with employee enrollment and changes monthly as needed.
• Reconcile all benefit vendor invoices monthly/biweekly with Finance.
• Manage and file all unemployment claims as they come in as well as updating the state with additional information as needed.
• Act as a backup for general HR functions in the absence of the other HR Generalists.
• Maintain accurate employee records and electronic employee files ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with planning and execution of special school events, i.e. wellness committee, annual GOAL Forum etc.,
• Respond to questions from customers and employees.
• Provide administrative support to the human resources team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf
• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues
• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process
• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or training from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR certification preferred.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a human resource department of a multi-site organization, preferred.
• Experience working with employee benefits preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
• Experience working with Paycom HRIS software, a plus

Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of human resources systems and practices and the ability to apply them in a school setting
• Knowledge of the legal requirements that apply to employment in a school setting and the ability to spot legal risks and identify appropriate sources of information regarding issue resolution
• Ability to develop an employee culture that enhances productivity by fostering clear communication, respect, and fair treatment for employees
• Have working knowledge of computers and related software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Physical Requirements of this position include:

Seldom

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International

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Occasional

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

Frequent

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

GOAL High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, or other status protected by law in its admission, access to, treatment, or employment in its education programs or activities.