HR Business Partner

Community Economic Defense Project

HR Business Partner providing comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle at CEDP. Working with diverse teams to foster an inclusive, mission-driven workplace in Denver, Colorado.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, workplace concerns, employee relations matters, and People programs
Partner with leaders to provide guidance on performance management, employee development, coaching, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
Conduct workplace investigations and support resolution of employee concerns while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
Assist in developing and implementing People initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
Support managers through organizational changes and workforce planning activities
Help administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, FAMLI and other state leave programs, parental leave, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves
Coordinate the interactive process for accommodation requests and maintain appropriate documentation
Partner with employees, managers, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure timely and compliant leave administration
Educate employees and managers on leave policies and available resources
Assist managers with return to work planning to ensure a positive experience for employees returning from leave
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity within the HRIS and related systems
Process employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and separations
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and recordkeeping obligations
Be a subject matter expert on People policies, procedures and documentation and suggest updates and areas for improvement that are person-centered
Generate reports and analyze workforce data to support organizational decision-making
Support full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer administration
Support hiring managers with identifying talent needs and using effective recruiting strategies to bring on talent
Ensure equitable and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Coordinate and help facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation
Coordinate employee separations, including exit interviews, documentation, system updates, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Support analysis of exit trends and provide recommendations to improve retention and employee experience
Ensure compliance with all separation-related legal and organizational requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Coordinator, Generalist, HR Business Partner, or other similar role
2+ years of experience conducting employee investigations required
Ability to be onsite at CEDP offices as needed, likely 1-2 times per week
Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and HR best practices
Experience administering multi-state leave programs and accommodations
Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting and onboarding is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations required
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse personal and professional backgrounds with a focus on social, racial justice, and equity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Benefits package (including medical, dental, vision)
401(k)
Technology stipend of $720 per year
Language differential of $2,000 per year for bilingual employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee investigationsperformance managementemployee developmentconflict resolutionleave administrationHRISfull-cycle recruitingonboardingdata analysisrecordkeeping

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementdiscretioncollaborationemployee relationscoachingproblem-solvingattention to detail