Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) is a dynamic innovative regional organization ready for the first HR employee a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) to work beside executive leadership to manage responsibilities that were dispersed across leadership integrate recent system improvements elevate all aspects of the employee experience and assist & guide Program Directors in employee development upskilling succession planning and risk management to take the organization to the next level. Three programs have multiple employees while ten single-incumbent (or two-person) programs require HR supports distinct from the largest programs Elevator Inspections (9 to11 employees) and Energy (now 28 up to 40 in 2026).

The ideal candidate will be a nimble energetic HR Generalist comfortable working as a partner in an adaptive addition to understanding employment law compliance and risk management the candidate will be forward-leaning and become invested in the success of the organization.

Founded in 1974 NWCCOG exists to identify and fill service gaps in the region as identified by the Membership through the NWCCOG Council. This has evolved into an array of activities that share a sense of mission and purpose from direct services to older adults loans to small businesses home weatherization for income qualified families to regional coordination for local governments in areas such as broadband economic development mobility water quality elevator inspections and board facilitations. NWCCOG strives to be an employer of choice with competitive benefits and wages.

Reporting Relationship and Location:

Reports to the NWCCOG Executive Director. Office is located at 249 Warren Avenue Silverthorne Colorado. NWCCOG employees work from dispersed locations across the region including home offices and warehouse/office locations in Eagle County and Rifle. The HRG will be a regular presence in the Silverthorne office though willing and able to travel.

Benefits

Full range of Benefit Package outlined on our website. . Opportunity for bonuses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration/Core HR Administration

• Serve as liaison and primary administrator to each of NWCCOG benefit partners Colorado Retirement Association CTSI (County Health Pool) Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Pinnacol Unum and Best Flex are current partners.
• Keep the Employee Benefit Guide and Paycom integrations updated and current.
• Monitor claim progress maintain documentation and ensure compliance with statutory and insurance reporting timelines.
• Manage timelines for other employee leave programs such as FMLA HFWA ADA accommodations and other protected leaves. Coordinate communication between employees supervisors and benefits partners to ensure compliance and appropriate documentation.
• Administer the full cycle of workers compensation claims including educating employees and supervisors on reporting procedures filing reports coordinating with medical providers injured employees and the Towns workers compensation insurance carrier.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NWCCOGs poster requirements maintaining all mandated postings in an up-to-date condition properly displayed and visible to all employees.

Talent Acquisition Onboarding & Offboarding

• Responsible for all tasks related to onboarding and offboarding employees at NWCCOG.
• Collaborate with program (hiring) managers offering the needed level of support posting positions reviewing job descriptions for accuracy conducting new hire orientations and completing exit interviews.
• Provide training for inexperienced users support hiring managers with navigation and troubleshooting schedule interviews and ensure guidelines and policies are consistently and correctly applied.
• Assist NWCCOG Council in Executive Director searches and the Executive Director in searches for Program Directors and Program Contractors.

HRIS System Administration & Data Management

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and primary administrator for NWCCOGs applicant tracking onboarding performance review and payroll system (Paycom).
• Prepare and conduct internal individual and group training serving as the main point of contact for technical or process-related questions.
• Support NWCCOGs compliance with record retention policies maintaining organized electronic and physical HR files in accordance with legal and policy requirements.
• Utilize advanced technical reporting skills in Excel Adobe Suite and HRIS/Paycom platforms to independently manage HR processes analyze data maintain records and produce accurate professional work products.
• Coordinate with Finance office to ensure accurate pay and benefits.
• Maintain regular Wage Range analysis data for annual budget with Finance Office.

Human Resources and the Employee Experience

• Work closely with Executive Director Finance Director and Program Directors to improve all aspects of employee experience including talent cultivation onboarding training professional development benefits wellness while mitigating organizational risks.
• Develop improve and implement NWCCOG guidelines policies & procedures including updates to the Employee Handbook.
• Communicate directly with Directors and employees to keep them aware of changes in benefits and policy in Monthly staff meetings program meetings and other forms of communication.
• Support NWCCOGs Employee Wellness Committee by scheduling workshops coordinating logistics arranging lunches and distributing communications to all employees.
• Manage and oversee the employee anniversary recognition process including maintaining the employee tenure list tracking service milestones and coordinates appreciation awards.
• Occasionally assist Executive Director in content development for facilitations for local government councils or local government staff to elevate NWCCOG as a resource and leader. Executive Director assists smaller municipalities with Manager searches and transitions. NWCCOGs mission is to stay current with best practices and share innovations across jurisdictions; HR Generalist may aspire to become a leader in this content area for the region.

Criteria for Evaluation:

Evaluated on demonstrated quality accuracy and consistency of work thoroughness initiative and motivation attitude mature judgment flexibility ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines coordination with supervisors and others growth in capabilities skills and technical abilities. Evaluated by the Executive Director bi-annually and more often if needed.

Qualifications:

• Professional Certifications: HR Certification (a PHR PHR or SHRM-CP) highly preferred.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite Adobe Suite Excel and HRIS/Paycom platforms.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau) and workflow automation tools (Microsoft Power Automate) a plus. Must have a valid Colorado drivers license and driving record suitable for insurability by NWCCOGs insurance provider
• Education:Bachelors degree in human resources management Business Administration or a closely related field preferred; an equivalent education training and professional experience considered.
• Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources administration preferably within a public sector or multi-departmental organization. Experience supporting functions such as onboarding performance management employee wellness safety programs and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.

Submit cover letter resume and three work-related references by February 2^nd in Paycom through the NWCCOG Careers portal. Direct questions to Executive Director Jon Stavney . Position is open until filled.

It is the policy of NWCCOG to provide equal opportunities without regard to race color religion national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age or disability.