Job Description
Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is growing - we're expanding our open hours, adding great new programs and events, and we're hiring amazing staff to serve our customers.
We're seeking a full-time, 40 hour per week, Human Resources Specialist. This position provides technical and administrative human resources support, including total rewards administration, recruiting, on-boarding and off-boarding, performance management, ongoing staff training, payroll administration, policy and procedure adherence, employment law compliance, and HR program and project support.
The HR Specialist demonstrates a high standard of outstanding customer service to all District staff; communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; has exceptional attention to detail and follow through; is highly reliable, and treats all individuals within and outside the District with courtesy and respect at all times. This position promotes a positive team culture, builds trust throughout the organization, and collaborates well with others.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, non-exempt position. The pay range for this position is $19.27 - $24.60/hr (placement dependent on experience and qualifications); excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision; District contribution to your retirement account; investment in your professional development; and paid time off to enjoy all that comes with living in beautiful Garfield County!
Who We Are
GCPLD is a great place to work. Whether you're a paid employee or volunteer, we seek individuals who share our commitment to providing professional, outstanding customer service to each other, and to all of our patrons in each of our six branches. Equally important is building a positive, empowering, and challenging work environment for all of our staff.
Mission: To connect our communities to a world of possibilities.
Vision: To be a trusted and valued resource to everyone in our communities.
Core Values: Balance, Community, Empowerment, Excellence, and Innovation
Explore Our Community
The town of Rifle is near the middle of Garfield County along I-70, and is close to three unique and beautiful state parks: Harvey Gap, Rifle Falls, and Rifle Gap.
Garfield County, Colorado is a jewel within the Rocky Mountains. The Roaring Fork River winds its way through Carbondale until it meets the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. From there, the Colorado River meanders along the I-70 corridor, from the world-famous Glenwood Hot Springs Resort to the beautiful alpine vistas of Parachute, and beyond.
In Garfield County you'll have ample outdoor activities to experience including skiing at nearby resorts (Sunlight, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and more); fishing, rafting, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, and the list goes on! This is home to vast wilderness areas and popular hiking trails like Hanging Lake, a designated National Natural Landmark.
You can access several regional airports (Eagle, Grand Junction, or Montrose) within an hour or two, or utilize Denver International Airport which is roughly 200 miles east.
It's all right here waiting for you!
Who You Are
- A high caliber individual that leads with emotional intelligence (EQ). It's critical that you can empathize with others, foster a team atmosphere, diffuse conflicts when they occur, and carry out important tasks.
- Able to connect with others and enjoys working with people.
- Collaborative, takes initiative, and provides outstanding service to all.
- Understands, celebrates, and serves diverse communities.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Examples of Core Role Responsibilities
- Processes bi-weekly District payroll ensuring timecard and time off requests are approved, hours are correct, and supervisor approvals are completed; documents changes made to timecards or time off balances; calculates payouts for paid days off; ensures allocation of holiday time is entered correctly; documents and enters classification and pay changes; answers questions related to timecards and time off.
- Assists with recruitment and selection of employees; prepares and posts job bulletins; screens employment applications, recommends candidates for interviews, schedules employment interviews, conducts background checks and related processes for selected candidates.
- Conducts new hire orientations and answers employee questions regarding benefits, open enrollment periods, and related information.
- Enters benefit enrollment and changes into related databases; maintains confidentiality of compensation, sensitive employee information, and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with organization policies and state and federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
- Observes and reflects upon District-wide employee engagement and morale and assists leadership with opportunities to promote and increase engagement and morale.
- Establishes and maintains employee personnel and benefits files; maintains related documentation and files in accordance with record retention laws; purges files as required.
- Please review our Human Resources Specialist job description for more information.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following education and experience is required:
- Relevant associate degree, or equivalent combination of two (2) years of education and experience, and;
- Minimum of two (2) years of responsible administrative support experience in Human Resources.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certificate, Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or other related certification is preferred.
Garfield County Libraries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/561010-89234.html
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Medical, dental, vision, and employer contribution to retirement fund; paid vacation, sick, and holidays
Additional Info & Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of responsible administrative support experience in Human Resources.
The Community
The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet. World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community. Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints.
Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.
Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.
Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.
HR Info
Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager
970-625-4270