Summary

The HR Generalist serves as a hands-on, trusted partner supporting day-to-day human resources operations, compliance, and employee experience for a small, mission-driven organization. This role provides broad generalist support while helping stabilize and strengthen HR foundations during a period of transition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and leaders
• Support employee relations, engagement initiatives, and culture-building efforts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and applicable employment laws, with emphasis on Colorado regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and documentation
• Create, update, and maintain employee policies and an employee handbook
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate data changes and compliance
• Support performance management, policy updates, and HR process improvements

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Approximately 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Experience supporting or working within a nonprofit environment
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements, ideally including Colorado
• Ability to work independently as a department of one
• Strong communication, organization, and judgment skills
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

Salary

$60–65 per hour

Remote or Hybrid