HR Generalist & Benefits Partner

Stem • Broomfield, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Stem is seeking an HR Generalist & Benefits Partner to serve as the in-person HR resource for its Broomfield office and a virtual partner for employees and managers across North America. The role provides guidance on everyday people matters, supports employee relations and the employee lifecycle, and serves as the primary employee contact for benefits. It partners with the benefits broker and providers, owns open enrollment, administers leaves of absence, and supports compliance and process improvements. The position is based in Broomfield, Colorado, with one day per week spent at the Longmont, Colorado production facility.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of HR generalist experience, including 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 STD/LTD, 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 skills 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 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 in partnership with HR leadership and legal as needed.
• Coach managers on day-to-day people issues, documentation, and consistent policy application.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, including orientation, exit interviews, and separation logistics.
• Support Broomfield culture and engagement through events, recognition, and employee feedback.
• Answer employee questions about medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and EAP benefits.
• Partner with the benefits broker on 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 ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve carrier discrepancies.
• Support Canadian benefits administration with providers.
• Administer leaves, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and state and provincial programs such as Colorado FAMLI.
• Guide employees through the leave process and coordinate with managers, payroll, and leave or disability carriers on approvals, pay, and return-to-work plans.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and provincial employment and benefits requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA.
• Support annual filings and testing with brokers and vendors, including ACA reporting, Form 5500s, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and generate reports as needed.
• Identify improvements to HR and benefits processes, documentation, and the employee experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.
• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment, including medical plan options, dental plans, FSA/HSA with employer contribution, employer-paid vision, LTD, STD, and life coverage, and voluntary coverage.
• 401(k), pre-tax or post-tax, beginning on the first day of employment.
• 12 paid calendar holidays per year.
• Flexible time-off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed