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Title: Sr. Human Resource Specialist 

Employee Group & Grade: Administrative/Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Human Resource Manager – Employee Relations

Starting Salary Scale: $58,000-$73,000 / salary

Calendar Year: 220 days

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado.

Date Written/Revised: May 2026

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed* 

Why Work at GOAL High School? 

• Great Mission and Great Culture. 
• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado. 
• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft. 
• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer. 
• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications. 
• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team. 
• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace. 
• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA. 
• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year 
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans. 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA). 
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents. 
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance. 
• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment, as needed. 
• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth. 
• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

Purpose of Job:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist performs advanced-level professional work that directly supports the management and general business operations of GOAL Academy. 

This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters related to employee relations, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness. The role is responsible for evaluating complex personnel issues, recommending solutions, and influencing employment-related decisions in alignment with legal requirements and organizational objectives. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to HR team members. 

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:
Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team. 

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team 

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students with an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society.

Employee Relations & Investigations — 45% 

• Conducts impartial workplace investigations, applying professional judgment to assess credibility, analyzing facts, and determining findings and recommended actions. 
• Leads resolution of complex employee relations matters in partnership with HR leadership. 
• Interpret policies and employment laws to advise supervisors and leadership. 
• Evaluates disciplinary issues and recommends corrective action. 
• Exercises discretion in escalating high-risk matters 
• Identifies potential FMLA/ADA issues and determines appropriate referral. 
• Represents GOAL Academy in unemployment hearings, including case evaluation, documentation preparation, and testimony. 
• Promotes compliance with equal employment opportunity standards.
• Conduct investigations related to Title IX complaints and concerns. 

Employee Engagement & Retention — 20% 

• Designs and leads stay interviews and exit interviews. 
• Administers employee engagement surveys, analyzes results, and develops insights. 
• Identifies trends and recommend retention strategies. 
• Partners with leadership to implement engagement initiatives. 
• Supports employee wellness and culture-building efforts. 

 HR Operations, Data & Compliance — 20% 

• Provides consultative HR guidance for regional and site leadership. 
• Manages unemployment insurance responses and agency requests. 
• Maintains HR records and reporting. 
• Analyzes HR metrics to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities. 
• Escalates organizational risks to HR leadership. 
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and internal policies. 

 Training & Development — 10% 

• Develops and delivers HR-related training programs. 
• Advises leadership on training needs related to employee relations and compliance. 
• Supports organizational development initiatives. 

 Other Duties as Assigned — 5% 

• Performs additional duties consistent with the level and scope of the position. 

Decision-Making Authority 

• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating employee relations matters. 
• Interprets HR policies and legal requirements in complex situations. 
• Recommend disciplinary actions and corrective measures. 
• Determines when to escalate issues. 
• Analyzes workforce trends and recommends solutions. 

 Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf.
• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
• Able to apply critical thinking skills competently and persistently towards technology issues. 
• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process.
• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Willingness to travel regionally.
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored
• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must reside in Colorado.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping. 

• Excellent organizational skills. 

• Ability and willingness to travel to all GOAL Sites. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred 
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience 
• Minimum 1 year of investigation or employee relations experience 
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred. 

Physical Requirements of this position include:

Seldom 

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International 

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Occasional 

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

Frequent 

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.