Human Resource Generalist II (HRGEN2) Closing 3/22/2026

Title: Human Resources Generalist II 

Employee Group & Grade: Support/Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Senior Human Resources Manager 

Starting Salary Scale: $45,000-$55,000 

Calendar Year: 220 days 

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado 

Date Written/Revised: March 2026  

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*   

Why Work at GOAL High School?   

• Great Mission and Great Culture.   

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.   

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.   

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.   

• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.    

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.   

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.   

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.   

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year.   

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.   

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).   

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.   

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.   

• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.   

• Employee Assistance Program.   

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.   

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.   

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).   

Purpose of Job: 

The Human Resources Generalist II will contribute to an employee-orientated, high-performance culture and formulate partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added services to Admin, Regional Teams, and employees that reflect the objects of GOAL Academy.  This role will assist the Human Resources Department with ad hoc projects to include on/off boarding, training, staffing, recruitment, retention, compensation, reporting, compliance and collaboration with Finance for HR/Payroll support.  Primary focus includes providing backup support within staffing/recruitment, leaves, and benefits management.  

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities: 

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE to our students, ourselves, and our team.  

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team  

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society 

• Serves as the lead and primary point of contact for HRIS program conversions and related system implementation activities.  

• Provides exceptional Customer Service to all stakeholders. 

• Maintains and monitors data within HR information systems. Supports the design of new and existing systems to support GOAL HR Information as well as helping maintain employee system experience. 

• Works closely with the Sr. HR Specialist to support day-to-day recruitment and staffing responsibilities. 

• Lead all internal and external employee surveys. 

• File and maintain electronic employee personnel files. 

• Gather and analyze data for HR reporting, i.e., time to hire, turnover reports, D49 annual report, stay/exit interviews data, retention data, head count data. 

• Respond to unemployment claims in a timely manner. 

• Employment verifications. 

• Employee Compensation letters. 

• Provides backup and support to the other HR Generalists and HR Specialist – Leaves by assisting with the distribution of FMLA, ADA, and Title IX-related paperwork. 

• New Hire Orientation. 

• Maintain databases regarding personnel issues and changes. 

• Assisting in reporting all changes to payroll, including but not limited to transfers, terminations, and resignations. Provide reports as needed, complete annual ‘roll’ of employee information. 

• Monitor and respond to time-sensitive HR communications, including unemployment insurance (UI) claims, employment verification requests, and other critical correspondence, during scheduled school breaks, as operational needs require. 

• Communicate with administrative personnel regarding changes and deadlines.  

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, effective, and efficient record keeping procedures.  

• Share responsibility with other HR Generalists to check and respond to HR emails, including unemployment claims and employment verifications, during scheduled school breaks to ensure timely handling. 

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with staff and community. 

• Serves as the lead and primary point of contact for HRIS program conversions and related system implementation activities. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff: 

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf. 

• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.  

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills  

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology 

• Able to apply critical thinking skills competently and persistently towards technology issues.  

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process. 

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals. 

• Ability to maintain an important level of confidentiality.  

• Willingness to travel regionally. 

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored 

• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado   

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must reside in Colorado 

• Must possess a valid Driver's License 

Education: 

• High school diploma required, associate or bachelor’s degree and training from an accredited college or university preferred.  

• PHR certification preferred.  

Experience:  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a human resource department in a multi-site organization.  

• Experience in educational settings is preferred.  

Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

• Knowledge of human resources systems and practices and the ability to apply them in a school setting  

• Knowledge of the legal requirements that apply to employment in a school setting and the ability to spot legal risks and identify appropriate sources of information regarding issue resolution    

• Ability to develop an employee culture that enhances productivity by fostering clear communication, respect, and fair treatment for employees 

Physical Requirements of this position include: 

Seldom  

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International  

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Occasional  

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination 

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Frequent  

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone 

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.   

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.   

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000