Employee Relations Specialist

• Great work-life balance & flexible work schedules
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly work remote stipend
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Credit union membership
• Employer-paid training

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in employee relations
• Experience managing investigations and complex employee relations issues
• Ability to conduct investigations and manage sensitive issues
• Strong judgment and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and Colorado state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Colorado FAMLI, and applicable U.S. Department of Labor and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment regulations
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
• Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification
• Experience working in a non-profit
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Lead employee relations and performance-related matters, serving as the primary point of contact for workplace and performance concerns and guiding leaders through compliant, consistent resolution approaches
• Conduct investigations for complex or sensitive employee relations matters, ensuring thorough documentation, consistency, and compliance
• Own and manage the interactive process for employee accommodations from intake through resolution, including documentation, assessment, and implementation
• Ensure accommodations are handled consistently, timely, and in compliance with applicable laws and organizational practices
• Manage leave of absence and return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance, consistency, and effective support for employees and leaders
• Guide leaders on performance management, including corrective action and documentation
• Partner with HRBP to ensure alignment between case outcomes and broader team effectiveness strategies
• Interpret and apply HR policies, ensuring fair and consistent practices across teams
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws, including ADA and accommodation requirements, reducing risk and ensuring compliance
• Document employee relations matters thoroughly to support consistency, defensibility, and organizational learning
• Identify trends from employee relations cases, exit interviews, and new employee feedback to HR leadership to inform broader actions
• Support unemployment claims, EEOC responses, and external inquiries as needed
• Partner with HR leadership on complex or high-risk situations, escalating as appropriate
• Leverage HR systems and processes effectively, proactively identifying improvement opportunities and supporting ongoing optimization efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned