Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Location: Fort Collins, CO (in office one full day 8-5 PM per week, otherwise remote)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, regular full-time

Salary Range: Typical starting range for a new employee in this role is $26.50 to $28.48

Organization Description

Established in 1963, the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is a 501(c) non-profit organization. In collaboration with academic partner Colorado State University, ISE delivers the Semester at Sea® (SAS) program, one of the longest operating higher education study abroad programs. Semester at Sea® provides its students a global comparative education through classroom and experiential learning in the field. The Semester at Sea® floating campus, the MV World Odyssey, carries around 550 students plus faculty, staff, and others. The duration of the semester voyage is typically 105 days, including visits to 8-10 countries. ISE conducts two semester voyages annually. See semesteratsea.org for more information.

Organization Mission

Journeys of discovery that spark bold solutions to global challenges

Position Description

The Human Resources Generalist is a member of the Human Resources team, reporting to the HR Manager. The primary responsibilities of the person is to provide general recruiting/administrative support for home office and voyage hiring processes. In addition, the Generalist will provide administrative support for the HR department. This position requires a high-level of initiative and ability to work with little supervision. We are seeking a highly organized professional who excels at providing internal and external customer care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Manages searches for home office and voyage positions (application review, scheduling interviews, collaboration with hiring managers, reference checks; etc.)
• Conducts orientation and managing onboarding processes for home office employees
• Primary Liaison for voyage Parent Caregiver Co-Op Liaison (hiring, training, inventory of program’s supplies/materials)
• Maintains and facilitates updates for all home office and voyage job descriptions
• Provide general administrative support (answering phone calls, greeting visitors)
• Maintains and updates personnel files
• Maintains and performs monthly audits for I-9 records
• Monitor external-facing human resources email accounts

Administrative Duties

• Employee recognition/engagement: service awards, work anniversary announcements, birthdays, etc.
• Coordinate events (e.g. staff meetings, employee social events, orientations, and training sessions)
• Provide general administrative support (answering phone calls, checking voicemail, greeting visitors, shipping, printing, etc.)
• Assist members of the Human Resources team with administrative tasks (expense reports, CSU IDs, receipt collection for special events, audits, etc.)
• Provide general office support including ordering/stocking supplies, maintenance requests, office equipment, etc.
• Support facilities/operations needs of building/office suite
• Participate in bi-weekly human resources meetings, taking meeting minutes
• Serve as hotel liaison for ISE staff and guests; assist with travel reservations and arrangements
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years professional work experience
• Effective and flexible professional communicator; experienced in communicating with internal and external customers at all levels
• Outstanding teamwork/collaboration skills
• Ability to problem solve using critical thinking skills and independent judgment
• Exemplary organizational skills (prioritization, documentation, and workflow management)
• Skillful attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Two or more professional work experience in the area of human resources
• Two or more years of experience in the area of candidate recruitment
• Experience using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) such as ADP or Workday
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability and temperament to work with sensitive and confidential information
• Proficient with technology and eagerness to learn new software systems

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MT
• Occasional evening/weekend/holiday work may be required as job duties demand
• This position requires work performed in an office environment

Physical Requirements of the Job

• The majority of work time requires sitting, bending at neck, waist, legs and arms; twisting body; and changing positions at will. Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Requires repetitive motions with hands and fingers such as keyboarding, use of telephones, cell phones, etc.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Work requires close attention to detail and accuracy and varies in nature with periodic interruptions
• Computer and phone work at a desk for majority of the day

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting rate of pay for a new employee in this role is between $26.50 to $28.48
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
• Paid time off/leave and paid holidays
• Wellness program (physical, mental, and financial)
• Tech stipend
• LinkedIn Learning

Application Deadline: Please submit your application on or prior to Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Application Advice

• Use Google Chrome as your web browser. It interfaces with ADP better than other web browsers
• Please complete and save your prepared documents in advance of beginning the online ADP application
• Allow plenty of time to complete the application, upload materials, and submit the application
• Work cannot be saved; applicants cannot return to in-progress applications at a later time
• Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be altered or changed

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, please submit your application materials as follows:

• Submit both a cover letter and resume; your cover letter should address your interest in the position and your qualifications as aligned with the requirements of the position.
• Submit your cover letter and resume as a single PDF file.
• Save your PDF document with the file name that leads with your last name and upload to the “Resume” option.
• No additional documents are requested at the time of application; any additionally submitted documents will not be reviewed.

Failure to submit your application according to any or all of the above criteria may limit consideration for the position.

Please direct your application questions and position-specific questions to Human Resources at humanresources@isevoyages.org. Please, no phone calls.

The Institute for Shipboard Education|Semester at Sea® is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage anyone, regardless of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other classification protected by law, to apply.