Human Resources Generalist

CHALLENGER GROUP SUPPORT LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports the full employee life cycle and serves as a key member of the HR & People Operations team. This role coordinates talent acquisition, pre-hire activities, onboarding, and New Hire Orientation, benefits administration support, offboarding preparation, employee records and updates, and other HR operational needs. The HR Generalist partners with employees, hiring managers, HR team members, and benefit vendors to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent employee experiences.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
3+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience supporting multiple areas of the employee life cycle
Experience with talent acquisition, onboarding/New Hire Orientation, benefits administration, and employee offboarding processes
Experience using an HRIS; Paylocity experience is a plus
Working knowledge of HR practices, employment policies, and the importance of consistent documentation and confidentiality
Critical attention to detail, especially for written communication, employee records, and system data
Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities
Committed to meeting deadlines while remaining flexible and able to pivot when priorities change
Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow guidance and approval processes, and escalate matters appropriately
Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with employees and all levels of management
Commitment to excellence, the employment brand, continuous learning, and HR best practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of broad HR Generalist experience preferred; PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates talent acquisition and pre-hire activities, including job postings, hiring-manager communication, offer letters, and pre-employment workflows
Owns and coordinates onboarding and New Hire Orientation activities, ensuring new employees receive timely communication, required resources, system access support, and a consistent introduction to the organization
Supports benefits administration, employee changes, offboarding preparation, employee inquiries, and other HR duties and special projects as needed
Posts approved job requisitions and coordinates the interview process with hiring managers and applicants
Coordinates candidate communications, offer letters, and pre-hire onboarding workflows and tasks using the Paylocity HRIS platform and other approved tools
Coordinates onboarding activities and prepares workspaces and onboarding materials for incoming new hires
Facilitates New Hire Orientation and serves as a point of contact for new employees throughout the onboarding process
Creates new hire announcements and other onboarding communications
Coordinates or assists with IT, system access, equipment, and other new hire requests
Coordinates benefit enrollment information and assists with entering new hire benefit elections, as assigned
Responds to routine employee benefits questions and escalates complex issues as appropriate
Coordinates benefit information sessions, vendor meetings, and employee education opportunities
Performs assigned ACA and benefits-related tasks in Paylocity, including employee additions, terminations, and data updates for reporting
Supports annual open enrollment communications, system updates, employee questions, and related tasks
Coordinates the annual health and benefits fair and other wellness-related events, as applicable
Supports benefit audits for health and wellness plans and 401(k) plans, as needed
Maintains accurate employee records and assists with HRIS updates and routine HR documentation throughout the employee life cycle
Performs administrative HR duties, supports employee inquiries, and assists with special projects as needed
Prepares exit letters, separation checklists, and pertinent benefit and employment documents
Coordinates exit meetings, final HR communications, and return-of-company-property activities with employees and appropriate internal partners
May facilitate exit meetings and communicate routine separation information and next steps
Processes or coordinates employee terminations and required updates in Paylocity and applicable benefit vendor systems
Assists with HR compliance activities, employee file maintenance, audits, reporting, and documentation
Partners with HR team members and managers on employee changes, internal communications, and employee experience initiatives
Maintains confidentiality and handles employee information with discretion and sound judgment
Assists with HR projects, process improvements, company events, and other duties as assigned