Human Resources Generalist

• Denver
• On-site
• Yearly salary: $85000

Job Description

Our client in Denver Colorado is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist or HR Business Partner to serve as the sole onsite HR professional for their Denver manufacturing facility on a direct hire basis. This is a true hands-on HR Generalist position not a highly strategic corporate HR leadership role. Instead youll be the go to HR partner supporting employees managers and leadership across nearly every aspect of Human Resources.

Company Profile
well-established commercial manufacturing organization specializing in specialized machine production
Stable workforce and experienced leadership team the company fosters a collaborative hands-on culture where employees are valued and managers are empowered to lead their teams.

Human Resources Generalist Role
As the Human Resources Generalist youll wear many hats and enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities including employee relations payroll support benefits administration leave management compliance HRIS administration onboarding safety coordination and workforce support.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as the primary Human Resources resource for approximately 130 employees.
Partner with supervisors and managers by providing guidance on employee relations policy interpretation attendance management and performance documentation.
Track attendance administer attendance point programs and support corrective action processes while managers handle day-to-day coaching and discipline.
Coordinate onboarding orientation employee transitions and offboarding.
Review and audit bi-weekly payroll information while processing wage adjustments promotions employee changes and payroll corrections.
Administer employee benefit programs including medical dental vision disability life insurance FSA HSA retirement plans COBRA and Open Enrollment.
Manage leave administration including FMLA Colorado FAMLI ADA accommodations personal leaves and communication with third-party administrators.
Support workers compensation claims return-to-work programs and modified duty coordination.
Maintain HRIS records employee files compliance documentation and confidential personnel records.
Support administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement maintain union documentation and assist with union-related processes.
Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly employees onboarding and staffing agency relationships as needed. (Recruiting is a small portion of the role.)
Promote employee engagement through communication recognition programs and HR support.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local employment laws and company policies
This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being visible on the manufacturing floor solving employee issues supporting managers and balancing a variety of operational HR responsibilities each day.

Human Resources Generalist Background Profile
Associates degree or equivalent Human Resources experience.
35 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing industrial production or distribution environments required.
Experience with employee relations payroll benefits administration leave management compliance and HRIS systems.
Experience working in a union environment or supporting Collective Bargaining Agreements is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of FMLA ADA Colorado FAMLI workers compensation wage and hour regulations and employment law.
Experience with Paycom or comparable HRIS systems preferred.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with leaders across the organization.
Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

Features & Benefits
Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing manufacturing organization.
Highly visible Human Resources role with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Collaborative leadership team that values HR as a strategic business partner.
Broad HR generalist responsibilities offering continued professional growth and development.
Opportunity to work across all areas of Human Resources including employee relations recruiting payroll benefits compliance and labor relations.
Fast-paced team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance disability coverage retirement savings plan paid time off and paid holidays.