About CORE
CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

In this role, the HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting or owning various programs within the People Operations Department – creating and implementing best practices and solutions for People Operations’ programs of work including Premier Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Operations and Technology, and Strategy. This role reports to the People Operations Manager. Responsibilities include administrative and human resources support to the Department; project coordination to include ensuring the schedule, budget, and details of a given stage of the project are well organized; and ownership of assigned programs which may include HRIS support, budget tracking, tuition reimbursement program, data management, records management, and day-to-day support as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination for People Operations projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a super user and subject matter expert of the HRIS (currently Dayforce).
• Administer one or more assigned benefits including invoice reconciliation, enrollment, benefits questions, data analytics, etc.
• Coordinate the annual review and promulgation of the employee handbook.
• Provide support and coordination for Labor Management meetings between the union and CORE management.
• Provide general support to the leadership of the People Operations Department including analysis, reporting, data collection, etc.
• Documents and maintains People Operations processes, policies, and procedures.
• Tracks the People Operations budget.
• Tracks and manages People Operations contracts.
• Serve as backup to Department Coordinator, such as facilitating New Employee Orientation, maintaining employee records, providing reporting for processing payroll, and updating policies.
• Serve as backup to Total Rewards including invoice reconciliation, benefits enrollment, benefits questions, data analytics, etc. for all benefits.
• May assist or serve as backup for the other programs of work including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Premier Employee Experience, Operations and Technology, Learning and Development, etc.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with policies; procedures; and federal, state, and local laws/regulations.
• Provide support in organizing events and employee engagement initiatives.
• Handle basic People Operations inquiries from employees and management.
• Stay updated on HR best practices and employment laws.
• Assists with tracking key metrics and providing regular reports and analysis to stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in HR or related roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to demonstrate learning agility.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in working with a HRIS or HCM.
• Ability to follow up to complete all responsibilities timely.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general HR concepts and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Satisfactory background check results.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• The ideal candidate would possess two years of experience supporting a human resources department.
• The ideal candidate would possess one year or more of experience coordinating and/or administering benefits.
• The ideal candidate would possess one year or more utilizing a HRIS or HCM.
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) a plus.
• Training in project management a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

Duties include the ability to exercise sound judgment to analyze situations and make decisions related to the duties assigned. Duties also include the interpretation of CORE Electric Cooperative policies, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and governmental regulatory requirements. The position requires regular contact with union and non-union employees as well as supervisory and management staff. This position regularly works with confidential information, which, if disclosed, could have an adverse internal effect. Individual integrity is essential, as information utilized and created in this position is highly confidential.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Eight paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Long term care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
• Travel assistance & identity theft support services
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)