HR Generalist

ERO Resources•Lakewood, CO

7h•$24 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist position will perform a wide range of tasks in the HR department with a focus on benefits administration and leaves of absence. This position will also serve as a back up to the Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position has the potential to work with all stages of the employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, documentation and recordkeeping, and communication. This position works under the HR Business Partner to create an inclusive and compliant workplace, while promoting a company culture that encourages high morale and performance. This opportunity is a full-time contract position through January 1, 2027, with the potential to convert to a permanent employee role based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or a related field. Direct experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
3+ years of professional experience in the HR field.
Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Experience communicating and providing a culture of customer service for employees.
Professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity are of the utmost importance as the position requires regular contact with employees’ personal information.
Basic knowledge of HR, benefits administration, and legal compliance.
Expert written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal employment rules and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat, with strong Excel and analytic skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented thinker with a strong work ethic.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-directed.
Ability to recognize when to seek guidance or additional insight to best support employees and the organization.
Willingness to assist with new projects as arise.

Nice To Haves

HR certifications are a plus.
Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs.
Develop a comprehensive leave of absence administration process.
Assist with vacation and sick leave compliance and administration.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries.
Serve as a back up to the recruiter and post jobs, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and draft offer letters using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Coordinate onboarding tasks and serve as a point of contact for new employees.
Maintain job descriptions for the organization to ensure that each staff member has a job description.
Complete day-to-day administrative duties as they arise, including Human Resources Information System (HRIS) data management, spreadsheet tasks, addressing employee inquiries, and maintaining detailed records of all employee data.
Assist with annual reporting and compliance reviews related to benefits and other HR functions.
Manage status changes in the HRIS platform and legal compliance with employee files.
Communicate status changes and updates to appropriate members of the Business Resources team.