HR Manager

Safilo USA • Denver, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

At Safilo Group, we design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality eyewear for some of the world’s most recognized brands. With a global presence and a strong heritage in craftsmanship and innovation, Safilo is a leader in the optical industry—driven by people, performance, and purpose. We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our fast-paced optical/eyewear distribution center in Denver. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll partner closely with operations to drive people strategy, ensure compliance, and foster a strong, engaged workplace culture in a logistics-driven environment.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (required)
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience (distribution, logistics, or manufacturing preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP TotalSource, SAP preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

• distribution, logistics, or manufacturing preferred experience

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent & Workforce Planning: Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, Partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs, Oversee onboarding to ensure strong employee integration
• Drive Employee Relations & Culture: Manage employee relations with professionalism and integrity, Support performance improvement and conflict resolution, Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, Lead workplace investigations and maintain HR records, Serve as a key liaison with global HQ
• Own Leave & Benefits Administration: Manage FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and other leave programs, Guide employees and managers through leave processes, Oversee benefits and support employee understanding
• Lead Performance & Development: Drive performance review processes, Coach managers on feedback and development, Implement training programs to support growth
• Oversee Payroll & Compensation: Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance, Support compensation strategy and market competitiveness, Partner on budgeting and workforce planning
• Use Data to Drive Decisions: Track HR metrics (turnover, engagement, absenteeism), Provide insights and recommendations to leadership
• Champion Safety & Operations: Lead safety programs and committee initiatives, Oversee workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs, Partner with temporary staffing agencies

Benefits

• You’ll have the opportunity to own HR for a critical operation, influence leadership decisions, and make a real impact on employee experience and business performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees