HR Generalist & Benefits Partner
About The Position
Stem is seeking an HR Generalist & Benefits Partner to serve as the in-person HR partner for its Broomfield office and a virtual resource for employees across North America. The role advises employees and managers on everyday people matters, supports employee relations, onboarding and off-boarding, and contributes to office culture and engagement. The position is the primary employee contact for benefits and partners with the benefits broker on renewals, vendor matters, plan design input, and claims escalations. It owns open enrollment, benefits eligibility and data accuracy, invoice reconciliation, and support for Canadian benefits administration. The role also administers leaves of absence, guides employees through leave processes, and coordinates with managers, payroll, and carriers. The HR Generalist & Benefits Partner maintains compliance with employment and benefits requirements, supports annual filings and testing, maintains accurate HRIS records, and improves HR and benefits processes. The position is based onsite in Broomfield, Colorado, with one day per week at the Longmont, Colorado production facility.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of HR generalist experience, including meaningful hands-on benefits administration.
- Experience running open enrollment and working directly with a benefits broker and carriers.
- Working knowledge of leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and short- and long-term disability, and related compliance.
- Solid understanding of US employment law and benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA.
- Strong judgment and discretion with confidential information.
- Clear, approachable communication style and comfort working with employees and senior leaders.
- Experience with an HRIS and benefits administration platform.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Broomfield, Colorado, with one day per week at the Longmont, Colorado production facility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CEBS certification.
- Experience with Canadian benefits or employment requirements.
- Experience with Colorado FAMLI and other state paid leave programs.
- Background in a growing, multi-state or multi-country organization, ideally in energy or technology.
- Experience using Rippling HRIS.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite, face-to-face HR partner for the Broomfield office and a virtual resource for employees across North America.
- Advise employees and managers on policies, performance conversations, employee relations, and workplace concerns.
- Conduct and document employee relations investigations with HR leadership and legal as needed.
- Coach managers on day-to-day people issues, documentation, and consistent policy application.
- Support onboarding and off-boarding, including new-hire orientation, exit interviews, and separation logistics.
- Support Broomfield office culture and engagement through events, recognition, and employee feedback.
- Serve as the primary benefits contact for employees, answering questions about benefit plans and programs.
- Partner with the benefits broker on plan renewals, vendor issues, claims escalations, and plan design input.
- Own open enrollment, including timelines, communications, information sessions, system setup, and post-enrollment audits.
- Manage benefits eligibility, qualifying life events, and carrier and payroll feeds to maintain data accuracy.
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers.
- Support Canadian benefits administration in coordination with providers.
- Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and state and provincial programs.
- Guide employees through the leave process with clear, compassionate communication.
- Coordinate with managers, payroll, and leave and disability carriers on approvals, pay, and return-to-work plans.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and provincial employment and benefits requirements.
- Support annual filings and testing with the broker and vendors, including ACA reporting, Form 5500s, and nondiscrimination testing.
- Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and generate reports as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR and benefits processes, documentation, and the employee experience.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.
- Full health benefits from the first day of employment, including medical plan options (HDHP and PPO), dental plans, FSA/HSA with employer contribution, employer-paid vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance, and voluntary coverage.
- 401(k), pre- or post-tax, from the first day of employment.
- 12 paid calendar holidays per year.
- Flexible time-off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
