Salary : $4,669.00 - $5,250.00 Monthly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: AAA-01478-041924
Department: Department of Personnel & Administration
Division: Executive Director's Office
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Primary Physical Work Address: Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado and may be required to work on site at 1525 Sherman St Denver Co 80203 as necessary to meet business needs.
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
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The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support the state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
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Why We Want You:
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job

The HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner to DPA leaders and employees in areas of responsibility including talent acquisition, leave management, benefits administration and general HR operations. This role is critical in aligning DPA talent with organizational goals, supporting employee wellness, and contributing to the overall value provided by the HR Unit. This position is expected to adhere to employment law, personnel rules, and collective bargaining agreements. While this position is specific to DPA, it often is called upon to be a thought partner and assist other agencies with challenges in the areas of responsibility for this position. As such, it is critical that this position develops strong relationships with other state agency staff along with internal stakeholders.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for the timely and thorough completion of all talent acquisition activities and processes for the department.
  
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and drive effective recruitment strategies, instilling best practice into the recruitment process and driving leaders to meet organizational goals to ensure a highly effective and efficient recruitment process. Design and facilitate recruitment training for key stakeholders.
  
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience from recruitment planning through the handoff for employment offers and onboarding.
  
• Maintain a thorough understanding of positions being recruited and utilize creative and effective strategies to recruit for specific positions.
  
• Develop relationships with community partners and attend recruitment fairs, communicating the State as an employer of choice and aligning with partners to help people achieve meaningful employment.
  
• Responsible for record retention, responding to selection appeals and decisions.
  
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop comprehensive solutions, new policies and innovative programs.
  
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the State's ATS, contribute to process improvement recommendations.

Leave Management & Workers Compensation

• Responsible for the department's leave management program in collaboration with DPA's leave management staff authority.
  
• Receive and process FMLA applications.
  
• Maintain thorough case management oversight for all FMLA and other extended leaves of absences and light duty assignments. This includes, but is not limited to, receiving and processing applications; monitoring claims, leave balances, timelines and light duty assignments; overseeing reporting, timesheet management and payroll activities for leaves of absences; creating and distributing effective communication, and managing return to work processes.
  
• Provide research and general support to HRBPs for ADA accommodation requests.
  
• Oversee the worker's compensation process.

Benefits Administration

• Serve as the department's benefits administrator.
  
• Maintain a working knowledge of all state employee benefits, respond to questions and troubleshoot issues.
  
• Oversee open enrollment activities including, but not limited to, coordinating and facilitating benefits fairs, provide education and disseminate benefit information; conduct new hire benefit training.
  
• Participate on the statewide benefits administrator team, providing insight and suggestions for process improvement. Ensure communication from the statewide team is disseminated effectively to the department.

HR Operations

• Collaborate with HRU staff and other key stakeholders in establishing and/or improving processes and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational and operational goals.
  
• Actively participate in special projects designed to facilitate process improvement and bring continued value to the department.
  
• Maintain understanding of key HR systems and provide backup support for maintenance, training and general administration of systems.
  
• Serve as a backup to the HR specialist role and act as a resource for this position as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H4G3XX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
At least six (6) years of relevant experience in Human Resources (HR) experience in a variety of HR functional areas including talent acquisition, leave management, benefits administration and general HR operations.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
• Statewide Personnel Certification Program (SPCP) certification in job evaluation and selection.
• Experience with talent acquisition/recruitment.
• Experience with leave management such as workers compensation and FMLA
• Experience with Benefit Administration.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience with creating and facilitating training.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to explain difficult concepts clearly and articulately.
• Proficient in Google, Microsoft Office. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Bree Hanson I bree.hanson@state.co.us or 303-866-4244.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
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This position requires...Experience Only:At least six (6) years of relevant experience in Human Resources (HR) experience in a variety of HR functional areas including talent acquisition, leave management, benefits administration and general HR operations.OREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupationrelated to the work assigned equal to six (6) yearsDo you meet this qualification?

• Yes
• No

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Ensure details provided appear in the work history section of the application above.If you selected yes, please tell us about your qualifying talent acquisition/recruitment, benefit administration, and leave experience. If you are using additional, appropriate education to supplement some of this experience, list that as well. Please be specific, including names of organizations and dates of service
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If offered this position, is the salary listed acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how you learned of this job opening.
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