Human Resources Coordinator

The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs print and digital materials tools and technology and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace art galleries outdoor learning areas a multimedia local history archive community literacy programs and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place for all staff and patrons alike. Through outreach community partnerships and volunteerdriven programs we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually but we believe a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space we provide opportunities for our more than 500000 yearly visitors to study host meetings be introduced to new people or experiences and connect to essential local services.

Our employees are part of a vibrant uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative adaptive inquisitive and is always ongoing. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds interests and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

Job Overview: We seek a detailoriented and proactive HR Coordinator to join our team. The HR Coordinator will play a key role in managing daytoday HR tasks including responding to internal customer service inquiries from staff handling payroll processing and providing support for benefits EDI (equity diversity inclusion) and learning and development functions. This role requires excellent communication skills attention to detail a commitment to empathetic and inclusive customer service and the ability to work with diverse teams from various departments to ensure smooth HR operations.

This is a 40hourperweek nonexempt atwill role.

Essential Functions:

• Customer Service Email Support: Respond to internal staff inquiries about HR topics such as payroll benefits time off and general policies for all staff. Provide timely accurate and helpful responses to ensure a positive employee experience. Coordinate with external vendors as necessary to resolve issues or clarify benefits information. 30
• Payroll & PERA Processing: Assist with the regular preparation verification and processing of employee payroll. Address payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate earnings deductions and tax calculations. Submit biweekly PERA reports to ensure timely contributions to retirement accounts. 40
• Assist in the recruiting onboarding and offboarding ensuring employees complete the necessary paperwork and receive a proper orientation. 15
• Assist with the coordination of EDI employee training and development programs. 15

Additional Responsibilities:

• Help manage employee relations issues and escalate concerns as needed.
• Participate in special HR projects as needed including policy updates or employee engagement initiatives and employee performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records ensuring compliance with legal and company policies. Assist in preparing reports and documentation for audits or regulatory inquiries. Will reach out to the HRIS tool team (Paylocity) when needed.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Group medical dental and vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• Lifestyle Spending Account for all benefiteligible employees
• Employerpaid basic life and longterm disability insurance
• Employerpaid employee assistance program for employees and their household members
• Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts for all benefiteligible employees
• Voluntary employeepaid group accident critical illness and hospital indemnity plans for all benefiteligible employees
• Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employees child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
• Infant at Work Program

Timeoff Benefits

• 80 hours of paid sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Time off for jury duty bereavement and voting
• Pet adoption leave
• New grandparent leave

Helping Your Future

• Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
• PERA 401(k) Plan
• Tuition reimbursement program and student debt repayment assistance
• Paid training and professional development

Library Perks

• Easy access to unlimited resourcesincluding books movies programs digital technology and more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 13 years of experience in HR payroll or a customer service role preferably in a corporate or office environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRMCP or PHR certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Working Conditions:

Work primarily in an office setting. Requires sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate a computer office and library equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permit the employee to work in a multilevel facility. Work may involve extended periods of time working on a computer and reviewing digital and printed documents. Requires the ability to perform tasks that involve communication and interaction with others.

Please apply by April 10th2025 at 4 p.m. We anticipate holding interviews for this position beginning the following week.

Application Accommodations

BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community and jobs are one great way for us to do this. Please tell us if you need accommodation for a disability to apply for this position.

Examples could include a paper copy of the application emailing the interview questions to you in advance via email or reading the application to an applicant with visual impairment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Please note a few things:

• If you need more time to fill out anything on the application we recommend you fill out the answers on a word processing document or a text file. The system times out after 30 minutes and does not retain your information. Having it in a Word processing document will help if you must copy and paste the information into the application.
• Uploading documents qualifications can impact the formatting of your resume. We will not discount your application if Paylocity transcription alters the formatting.

Reach us at and we will work with you to see if we can accommodate you.