Hybrid People Operations Generalist presso HopeWest

People Operations Generalist  

Join Us

At HopeWest, we’re here for people and communities during some of life’s most important moments. We serve Western Colorado across hospice, palliative care, PACE, and grief support with a deep commitment to compassion and excellence. If you’re energized by helping employees thrive so they can deliver exceptional care, this role is for you.

The Role

As a People Operations Generalist, you’ll be a trusted first point of contact for employees and leaders, ensuring day-to-day HR operations are responsive, compliant, and human-centered. You’ll work across employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data integrity, policy/document governance, training support, and engagement/recognition programs.

What You’ll Do

• Be the go-to resource for employee and manager questions—providing timely guidance, documentation, and professional follow-through while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Support employee relations and manager coaching on performance/conduct; assist with documentation and follow-up on investigations as needed.
• Partner in onboarding touchpoints to deliver a welcoming, well-organized new-hire experience; coordinate offboarding, including exit interviews and documentation.
• Keep our HRIS and files accurate—maintain personnel records and partner on audits, reporting, and annual job description reviews.
• Boost programs that build culture—coordinate recognition, engagement events, and organizational training; support PDP (Performance Development Plan) approvals and tracking.
• Support talent work as requested—partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers; represent HopeWest at recruiting events.
• Champion compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years in HR generalist or employee relations, (healthcare or nonprofit a plus).
• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).
• Skills: Working knowledge of HR practices and employment law; strong communication and relationship skills; high discretion; organization and time management; Microsoft Office proficiency; HRIS experience preferred; demonstrated commitment to DEIB.
• Other: Valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and maintained auto insurance.

Pay & Benefits

• Salaried/Exempt annual pay: $63,918-$70,720   
• Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
  
  At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!    
   
  Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.
  
  HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.