HR Generalist

Corden Pharma Colorado

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. Our People Vision We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives. SUMMARY The HR Generalist supports the HRBP Team in delivering strategic and operational HR solutions to assigned business units. This role acts as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping drive engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Five years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist, coordinator, or specialist role
Foundational knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Experience with HRIS Systems and standard office tools
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHR CERTIFICATION, OR RELATED, FROM RECOGNIZED HR CERTIFICATION BODY.
The HR Generalist will demonstrate business acumen, high learning agility, data literacy, digital agility, people advocacy, execution excellence, emotional intelligence, and discretion.
Business Curiosity: Eager to understand how the business works and how HR can support it
Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret data and identify trends
Employee‑Centric Mindset: Committed to delivering a positive employee experience
Relationship‑Building: Able to build trust and credibility across all levels. Work effectively with cross‑functional partners and HR colleagues
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Strong sense of urgency and prioritization
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and processes
Service Mindset: Delivers responsive, high‑quality support to employees and leaders
Training Facilitation: Able to confidently lead live, instructor‑led training sessions that engage participants, support diverse learning needs, and deliver content in a clear, structured, and impactful way

Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance to hourly employees under the direction of Manager, HR Business Partner, address questions and concerns by interpreting and applying company policies
Collaborate with the HR team on the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures
Assist in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned teams
Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions and concerns
Support investigations, documentation, and follow‑up actions in partnership with HR leadership
Help promote a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment
Assist with performance review cycles, goal‑setting processes, and development planning
Work with supervisors to document performance issues with hourly workforce
Support managers in applying performance management best practices
Help coordinate training, learning programs, and career development initiatives
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with Colorado and federal labor laws
Support reporting, audits, and documentation requirements
Help cultivate and maintain a professional, positive, and compliant workplace culture
Participate in employee engagement events
Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
Respond to unemployment claims and represent the organization at appeal hearings, as appropriate
Work closely with HR Business Partners on administration and support of annual HR programs and processes, such as open enrollment and performance reviews
Contribute to HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, DEI programs, recognition efforts, and process improvements
Deliver training content on a variety of topics
Help track progress, gather feedback, and support implementation of HR programs
Participate in change management activities as the organization grows and evolves
Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging HR technologies, and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the HR function
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Human Resources, program development, and implementation

Benefits

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance