HR Specialist (72661)

BOULDER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC•Firestone, CO

28d•$28 - $33

About The Position

This is a hands-on, team-oriented role that plays a key part in supporting our employees and HR operations. As an HR Specialist, you’ll be responsible for HRIS updates and reporting, assist with benefits and Leaves of Absence, and support compliance and everyday HR processes. You’ll work closely with employees and leaders, gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, and build a strong foundation in people operations, data accuracy, and compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
Experience handling confidential employee information with professionalism, good judgment, and care
Skill in working with data and spreadsheets, including strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
3 or more years of hands-on experience working in an HRIS system (Paycom experience preferred)
Experience (at least a year) supporting benefits and Leaves of Absence processes
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen (includes marijuana/THC)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employees in a manufacturing or similar operational environment is a plus
Prior HR experience in a mid-sized organization (200+ employees) preferred

Responsibilities

Support Benefits, Leave, and Employee Questions
Be a first point of contact for employees with basic questions about benefits, Leaves of Absence, and HR policies
Help employees navigate Leave of Absence programs, including CO FAMLI, FMLA, STD, and LTD
Track leave statuses and coordinate with employees, managers, and our leave vendor to keep information accurate and up to date
Support Workers’ Compensation processes by submitting initial injury reports and maintaining required documentation
Partner with managers, EH&S, and healthcare providers to support compliant leave and return-to-work processes
Assist with benefit changes in the HRIS, benefits billing, reports, and vendor communications
Support annual Open Enrollment, audits, renewals, and employee benefit communications
Administer employee programs such as Scholarship, Tuition Reimbursement, Service Awards, and annual flu shots
Track benefits compliance deadlines and support requirements related to 5500s, SPDs, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulations
Support HR Systems, Compliance, and Daily Operations
Process day-to-day employee changes in the HRIS (Paycom), including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and benefit enrollments
Help manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes and serve as back-up for New Employee Orientation
Run and update HR reports for audits, compliance, and internal needs
Partner with Payroll to ensure employee changes and corrections are processed accurately
Maintain I-9 and E-Verify records and serve as back-up for completing I-9s; conduct an annual I-9 audit
Transition employee files from paper to electronic format and audit files for completeness
Respond to Verification of Employment requests
Assist the Recruiter with interview scheduling and pre-employment screenings as needed
Participate in special HR projects and company events through the Activities Committee
Travel between our Longmont, CO and Mead, CO locations as needed