About the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) & CED Law 

Our mission

We partner with low-income and working people to build economic and racial equity. We do this by confronting economic abuse and investing in community wealth. We use an ever-evolving set of legal, economic and advocacy tools to challenge and dismantle unjust systems, building quickly towards a world where all people have what they need to live and thrive. 

Our Organization

The Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) is a Colorado-based nonprofit. Launched in 2020 as the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, our organization was formed to keep our neighbors housed during the pandemic. Working with clients, we built a “one-stop-shop” approach to eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness prevention that centers the legal and financial needs of housing-insecure families and uses a variety of tools to keep them housed. 

Our team now serves more than 1,000 people per month, bringing together housing lawyers, economists, data analysts, policy-experts, organizers, and technologists to serve our clients. In the previous two years, we have distributed more than $100 million in aid and served more than 40,000 Coloradans. We have also contributed to the passage of major legislation to prevent eviction, stop economic abuse, and make credit and life-saving medication cheaper. CEDP’s model has been cited as a best practice by White House, HUD, the Urban Institute, and in the media.

Building on our work to stop evictions, CEDP has further expanded its integrated services model to include disaster response, predatory towing, debt collection, benefit access & navigation, long-term rental assistance, and homelessness response. Similar to CEDP’s work on rental housing, these efforts offer a continuum of care that includes navigation and advisory services, targeted payments, legal support, and the ability to participate in advocacy. 

More about the Role:

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and adaptable go-getter to join our team on a part-time basis, specifically from Tuesday to Thursday. As our People Generalist, you'll be instrumental in providing comprehensive support across various People functions including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance. Our ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and adept at juggling multiple priorities to ensure successful outcomes. Here's a glimpse into what you'll be doing:

Join us in a pivotal role where you will:

• Collaborate proactively with the Head of People to drive hiring, retention, and foster exceptional employee engagement and experiences.
• Champion employee experience and engagement initiatives, working closely with the Head of People to ensure a positive and inclusive workplace culture where every team member can thrive.
• Foster strong partnerships with benefits providers, ensuring swift resolution of issues and strict adherence to plan requirements.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and timely manner.
•  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
•  Work closely with the payroll team to meticulously track and implement salary changes while conducting comprehensive compensation analyses as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in our HRIS and other relevant systems.
• Serve as a reliable resource for employees, providing clear guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to review, refine, or develop policies and procedures.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and promptly address inquiries with efficiency and professionalism.
• Contribute to ad-hoc Human Resources projects and initiatives as required, showcasing your skills and initiative in a dynamic environment.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive generalist and or People Business Partner experience.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work with urgency. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

Additional Details: 

• Candidates must reside in Colorado, ideally within the greater Denver Metro area. The position includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), and 401k. 
• An hourly rate of $28.85 
• This is a part time temporary opportunity in our Denver office 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by February 29, 2024
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by March 8, 2024
• As in-person work is sometimes required, all employees at CEDP & CED Law are expected to maintain current vaccination status in keeping with CDC recommendations.
• CEDP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.