Reports to: General Manager

Summary: Provides professional/technical support in the functional areas of human resources and administer employment practices in compliance with district policies, as well as Federal and State requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Administers recruitment and assists in selection process for exempt and non-exempt district positions per legal compliance.
• Arrange pre-employment checks and conduct new employee orientations.
• Employee file management in the payroll system and in compliance with law.
• Oversee and apply the district s drug and alcohol policy, including compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Provide support to employees on all personnel issues.
• Provide support and training to managers on personnel related items including conflict resolution.
• Benefit administration including annual renewal and guiding the open enrollment processes. Research and prepares benefit surveys and annual benefit statements.
• Administration of all aspects of Workers Compensation insurance including annual renewal and audit of policy, handling claims and working with insurance administrator.
• Oversight of FMLA program including eligibility and all claims to ensure legal compliance.
• Bi-weekly processing of payroll for all district staff.
• Training and Development of employees including research and implementation of all safety meetings, educational requirements, staff development, team building and program materials.
• Maintains all aspects of the district s retirement plans, contributions, reconciliation process and working with the vendor and District legal partners to maintain agreements.
• Reviews personnel needs with Department managers and provides input on personnel- related expenses as part of the annual budget process.
• Annual updates for Board of Director approval of adopted Rules and Regulations, By- Laws and Employee Handbook.
• Prepares and submits various State and Federal statistical reports.
• Responds to unemployment claims and employee wage garnishments or other employee related legal issues.
• Ensures that District is compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory agencies.
• Attend training sessions related to Human Resources and continue educational training as it relates to changes in employment law.
• Other projects/assignments as requested by the General Manager.
• Additional District Duties and Responsibilities as required.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of financial accounting and spreadsheets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of common office productivity software such as Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge payroll systems are a plus.

Education/Experience: Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and five years of progressive experience in the functional areas of Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Filing skills
• Mathematical aptitude skills
• Organizational skills
• Planning skills
• Public relations skills
• Project management skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Alpha and numeric keyboard skills

Strong working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of federal and state employment laws, including but not limited to ADA, FLSA, COBRA, FMLA, the Colorado Wage Act, Health Families and Workplaces Act, and Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
• Recruitment, selection and job analysis techniques.
• Skills needed to determine and/or identify the level of critical nature of a personnel issue and the need to take action.
• Benefits analysis and administration techniques.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Knowledge of database management and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to clearly and accurately enforce District policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding Human Resource matters.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain Human Resources information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials of the public and vendors.
• Ability to represent the district in a professional manner at all times.
• Classification and compensation techniques.
• Labor relations principles and practices in a public employer environment.
• Unemployment principles and practices.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, squat, push, pull, occasionally lift up to 30 lbs., use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional attendance at meetings or short travel outside the office.

Driver s License: Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.

Special Requirements: Availability to work during non-scheduled hours when necessary.

Placement: Contract to Direct

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm

Salary Range: $26.05 - $31.83/hour depending on experience

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, different retirement contribution options available

Zip Code: 80831