The Pinnacle Charter School - Federal Heights, CO
posted about 2 months ago
The HR Generalist plays a crucial role in managing various HR functions for Pinnacle Charter School, including supporting the full cycle employee experience, personnel file management, and benefits administration for over 200 employees. This position supports managers throughout the hiring process, ensures accurate maintenance of personnel records, and provides comprehensive benefits support throughout the year. The HR Generalist also supports payroll processing and oversees the volunteer process. Reporting to the HR Director, this is a non-supervisory position that requires a proactive approach to human resources management. In terms of responsibilities, the HR Generalist is involved in the full cycle employee experience, which includes creating, updating, and maintaining job descriptions, coordinating the organization's presence at recruitment fairs, and supporting hiring managers throughout the hiring process. This includes forming hiring committees, crafting interview questions, conducting reference checks, and managing approval processes. The onboarding process for new hires is also overseen by the HR Generalist, which involves processing new-hire paperwork, coordinating orientation, and preparing necessary materials for new employees. Additionally, the HR Generalist manages the separation process for employees, including conducting exit interviews and handling COBRA administration. The HR Generalist is responsible for personnel file and HRIS management, ensuring the accuracy of new-hire paperwork and personnel records, and conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Benefits administration is another key function, where the HR Generalist coordinates open enrollment, addresses employee inquiries, and provides ongoing support throughout the plan year. Payroll support is also a critical aspect of this role, serving as a point of contact for payroll-related questions and tracking employee status changes that may impact earnings and deductions. In addition to these responsibilities, the HR Generalist occasionally serves as the initial point of contact for employee relations issues, processes volunteer background checks, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices in human resources. The role requires regular engagement in Pinnacle functions to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development and timely attendance.