Human Resources Generalist

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, you'll 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.

About the Role

As the Human Resources Generalist, you'll 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent Human Resources experience.3–5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or distribution environments preferred.
• 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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or distribution environments preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment or supporting Collective Bargaining Agreements is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Paycom or comparable HRIS systems preferred.
• Pay range and compensation package
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.