Senior Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month

• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service

• Dependent Care FSA

• FSA and HSA

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary

• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match

• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide a professional partnership from Human Resources to employees, and management to ensure strategic HR alignment. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating a variety of human resource functions in the areas of employee relations, training and employee development, recruiting/staffing, performance management, policy and procedure interpretation and implementation, compensation and legal compliance. Other duties include consulting with employees and managers on HR-related needs throughout the employee life-cycle and data analysis. This position may supervise others as needed.

This role requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, particularly in areas impacting payroll, benefits, and employee records. The ideal candidate is collaborative, service-oriented, and values building strong working relationships across departments to ensure employees are supported with care, consistency, and trust. 

Pay Rate

The monthly range is from $7,365.17 to $8,720.86, depending on experience, plus partial benefits.

*The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.*

View the full job description here. 

Hiring Manager

Lauren Trautz

LTrautz@gunnisoncounty.org

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

Qualifications/Education

• Minimum of five (5) years full-time experience in human resources or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, human resources, or a related field. 
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR, or another nationally recognized HR certification is preferred.