Summary

As our new People & Culture Assistant, you will be at the center of it all, applying innovative HR practices to elevate every aspect of the employee experience and ensuring you and our organization thrives.

Description

Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.

As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.

We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place.

In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (Download PDF reader) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:

Being in Community
Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Co-creation and Shared Authority
Humility and Reflection
Responsiveness and Flexibility
Shared Destiny

We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.

If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
BenefitHub state employee discount program
State of Health employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.

Description of Job

The People and Culture team at History Colorado is dedicated to empowering the people who preserve our past. We go far beyond traditional HR, we are culture champions and wellness advocates dedicated to smooth operations, seamless transitions, and creating an environment where our teams can truly thrive. Providing comprehensive HR services, strategic hiring processes, fostering holistic employee wellness, and building an inclusive, high-performing culture. As our new People & Culture Assistant, you will be at the center of it all, applying innovative HR practices to elevate every aspect of the employee experience and ensuring you and our organization thrives.

Work includes but is not limited to the following:

Job Recruitment & Onboarding Support

Works with the Chief of People and Culture and the HR manager to maintain and update positions descriptions.
Aids in the staffing management process, including job recruitments, onboarding, and candidate communication.
Uses NeoGov to create job postings, requisitions, and notify candidates of recruitment.
Aids the HR team in guiding the interviewing process, including screening candidates during Minimum Qualifications (MQ) reviews and arranging discussions with managers.
Coordinates complex schedules between managers and candidates using Sign-up Genius and Calendly to overcome logistical hurdles.

Administrative & Cross-Divisional Support

Provides dedicated administrative support to the Executive, Education, and Admin divisions.
Helps support the HR DocuSign account, ensuring documents are processed, saved, and adjusted as needed.
Under the direction of the HR Manager, Utilizes CPPS (Colorado Personnel Payroll System) and HRDW (Human Resources Data Warehouse) or COMPASS payroll systems for employee entry and data management, along with UKG timekeeping systems to assist managers and staff.
Maintains records management systems, conducting regular data audits to ensure strict data integrity and confidentiality.

Day-to-Day HR Operations & Inbox Management

Serves as the primary point of contact for the main HR inbox and helps manage the ADA inbox, ensuring employee and candidate communications are handled promptly.
Responds to routine employee inquiries, answers candidate emails, and processes ID badge requests via the internal ID Badge Request site.
Initiates Docusign’s for routine HR agreements.

Employee Relations Support

Prepares documentation and contributes to meetings related to History Colorado's (1HC) culture support and employee equity group.
Utilizes online systems such as Kudoboards and Sign-up Genius to help coordinate employee engagement activities and internal events.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

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Salary Range:

$2,030.73 Biweekly (Annual divided by 26)

$52,799.00 Annually

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of professional experience in the public sector or complex organizational HR system with strict policy and procedures, in a Human Resources Position or Role.
Two years’ experience working in Applicant Tracking Systems, such as NeoGov (creating job postings, requisitions, and notifying candidates of recruitment).
Two years of experience in job recruitment within the public sector or in a complex organizational HR system with strict policy and procedures.
Two years of experience managing personnel records within the public sector or in a complex organizational HR system with strict policy and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Organizational Management, Human Resources, or a related field and;
One year of professional experience in the State of Colorado Personnel System, in a Human Resources Position or Role and; Six months of experience of job recruiting within the State of Colorado’s applicant tracking system (NeoGov) and; One year of experience managing personnel records within State Government Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working with internal and external stakeholders.
Actively involved in employee engagement and relations groups, and able to prepare documentation and contribute to meetings related to employee relations groups.
Development of performance management documents in compliance with state rules, regulations, and policies.
Human resources experience in a state or local, public-sector environment.
Proven ability to interpret, apply, and strictly follow complex technical guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and employment laws (e.g., Equal Pay for Equal Work, FLSA, ERISA, EEO).
Hands-on experience establishing or maintaining records management systems, conducting regular data/file audits, and ensuring strict data integrity and confidentiality.
Knowledgeable in federal and state laws and regulations, personnel theory, and human resource philosophy.

Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.
Detail oriented and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Factors to be Evaluated:

Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement.
Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position.

Supplemental Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for History Colorado within Colorado.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in our grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position. To see these virtues click this link: (Anti-Racism Grounding Virtues (Download PDF reader)).

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.

Fair Pay & Compensation: History Colorado is committed to pay equity. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate for this role. Final offers are determined by a comprehensive salary analysis in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, considering factors such as a candidate’s relevant experience, education, work location and internal equity.

ADAAA Accommodations: History Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the ADAAA, we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that applicants with disabilities can participate fully in the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete the application, participate in an interview, or perform any other part of the selection process, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator at Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us. We are here to ensure you have a positive and accessible experience.

E-Verify Participation: We utilize E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new team members. Following your job offer, you'll need to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form by your start date. Per federal regulations, we’ll also need to review your original identity and work eligibility documents within your first three days on the job. For more details on your rights and responsibilities, check out dhs.gov/e-verify.