Westwood is looking for a Human Resources Generalist. This position will split time between our Colorado Springs and DTC locations.

The primary role of the Human Resources Generalist is to serve as a business partner to Westwood Managers and employees by building collaborative relationships with all levels and guiding/coaching the stakeholders through the application of a wide variety of employment laws (federal and multi-state), regulations, corporate policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL/PREDOMINANT DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the on-site resource for employee relations issues, providing managers and employees with ongoing interpretation, application, training and support to ensure compliance with policies, laws/regulations (federal and multi-state);
  
• Conducts effective and legally defensible investigations into employee complaints, including policy violations and recommends the appropriate company response;
  
• Viewed as a key resource by business leaders, providing thoughtful and accurate HR guidance around business initiatives;
  
• Assists managers in developing the skills necessary to manage the human resources function more effectively via modeling, coaching, instruction and training;
  
• Facilitates collaborative problem solving strategies, and recommends solutions to a variety of complex issues;
  
• Collects, validates and analyzes data, identifies trends and makes recommendations to the Sr. HR Manager and HR Director;
  
• Partners with the Benefits & Payroll Departments and assists with delivery and problem resolution;
  
• Conducts training as needed on a wide range of HR-related topics.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum skills/experience required to perform essential job duties):

• Demonstrated/verifiable ability to act with integrity at all times and in all situations and to ensure compliance with any/all standards, regulations and processes;
  
• 5 years Generalist experience with an emphasis on Employee Relations issues. HR experience in a call center environment preferred;
  
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with business leaders and peers;
  
• Proficient state/federal laws/regulations knowledge, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA and EEO regulations;
  
• Outstanding communication skills (oral, written and presentation) with particular ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information in a clear, concise, diplomatic and professional manner;
  
• Demonstrated/verifiable ability to solve a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary problems/issues and understanding the resulting short and long-term Company impact;
  
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment, think critically, problem-solve, meet deadlines, focused attention to detail, self-start and keep information confidential;
  
• Ability to travel as needed;
  
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency;
  
• Unwavering ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with faculty, students, administration, internal/external customers, agencies, executive management, cross-functional, cross-generational and multi-cultural teams and individuals.
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (include all necessary/required licenses, certifications, registrations):

Bachelor’s Degree and PHR or SPHR preferred.

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals

Equal Employment Opportunity
Our Company is committed to serving a diverse multicultural body of students in an atmosphere that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. To our campuses and campus communities, we commit to recruit an experienced and qualified faculty and staff who are reflective of the infinitely varied human talent available. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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