Human Resources Generalist

Bobo's Oat Bars • Loveland, CO

415d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist at Bobo's Oat Bars plays a crucial role in supporting the HR department's daily functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing leave processes, and facilitating benefits programs. This position involves recruiting, interviewing, and assisting in the hiring of staff while also providing guidance to managers and employees on company policies and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of human resource experience.
• Bilingual English / Spanish required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as well as the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FMLA, ADA, and Workers' compensation laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other state and local leave laws.
• Handle the leave administration process from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assist with processing payroll bi-weekly in a timely fashion by reviewing timecards for accuracy and completion.
• Ensure timely processing of workers compensation claims; act as point of contact between injured employee, workers compensation claims adjustors, and designated medical providers.
• Conduct internal audits of employee documents, confirming employee files are kept current, well organized, confidential, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Review, process, and respond to unemployment insurance claims, within established time frames to ensure compliance with state agency regulations.
• Complete special human resources projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions communicating project status and issues; resolving concerns; analyzing time and cost issues; preparing reports.
• Facilitate the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
• Maintain management and employee confidence and protect organization operations by keeping information confidential.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Assist in the design and development of departmental SOPs.
• Foster a positive culture of respect and teamwork by treating coworkers with dignity and striving to exemplify the Bobo's values.
• Follow safety policies and protocols; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Uphold highest standards of food safety and product quality through observance of allergen protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree