Human Resources Generalist

• Facility
  * National Jewish Health - Main Campus
• Department Human Resources
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift

Position Summary
This position’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and guidance in the functional areas of Human Resources, including, but not limited to: employment, ADA, retention, employee relations, organization development, and training.

• Supports leaders and provides a consultative approach to all types of Human Resources and employment matters.
• Advises and assists leadership and staff with interpretation and application of personnel policies, procedures and legal compliance. Protects the interests of employees and the institution in accordance with institutional Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Provides guidance and coaching to managers of all levels and staff in addressing performance issues and preparing clear and effective documentation, performance improvement and progressive discipline.
• Supports the involuntary termination procedures between Human Resources, Payroll and management by coordinating off-boarding.
• Maintains the tracking system for coaching conversations, progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and involuntary terminations.
• Administers the Foreign National program. Maintains work authorization compliance and facilitates the needs of Foreign Nationals, National Jewish departments and outside agencies such as the International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Colorado at Denver and Immigration Attorneys.
• Responds to unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Assists and coordinates with in-house employee training systems that address institutional training needs, including training needs assessment, new employee orientation or onboarding, management development, production cross-training, the measurement of training impact, and the transfer of learning.
• Provides administrative support and coordination to the ADAAA Interactive process with staff.
• Assists with compliance to federal, state and local employment regulations/guidelines by attending Employment Law seminars and training throughout the year. Interprets all pay policies and monitors compliance with wage and hour laws, FLSA standards, and EEO regulations. Maintains a current knowledge of legal issues which impact HR administration. Stays current with respect to both internal and external factors
• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. The ability to generate support from others to achieve desired business outcomes. It also involves taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don’t have to.
• Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job;…