Talent and Human Resource Specialist

About the role:

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Talent/HR Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on talent acquisition and HR administration. You'll have the opportunity to ensure smooth and efficient HR processes by managing recruitment efforts, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and system administration. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do:

• Recruitment - 70% of time

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, and offer management.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate assessments to identify top talent.

• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications to ensure a positive experience.

• Attending career fairs to assist with employer branding initiatives and enhance talent attraction efforts.

• Maintain and update employee records, including new hire paperwork, background checks, and compliance documentation.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO and I-9 verification.

• Human Resources - 30%

• Assist with planning and coordinating employee engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.

• Partners with Professional Development with onboarding all new employees.

• Serve as a trusted HR specialist for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support the HR/Benefits team with general tasks related to all employees.

• Assist with other HR-related tasks and initiatives as needed.

What you must have:

• Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience: 3+ years of experience working in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources

• Skills:

• Knowledge of ATS systems, ApplicantPro preferred

• Knowledge of HRIS systems, Paylocity preferred

• Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. MVR and a national sex offender registry check

• Other: Ability to work flexible hours, Driver's license, bilingual preferred

The perks:

• 16+ paid company holidays

• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service

• Paid sick time

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

• Life, AD&D insurance

• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)

• Long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment

• FSA plans

• College 529 investment plans

• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation:

• $58,000-$62,000 annually

Clayton's Core Values:

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.

• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work.

• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.

• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.

• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.