Provide hands-on HR support for a single manufacturing facility (125–150 employees). Serve as primary HR contact, handle employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, payroll and HRIS administration, benefits and leave (FMLA/ADA) administration, workers' compensation and return-to-work, compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and partner with leadership on workforce planning.
Human Resources Generalist
Location: Denver, CO Area (Onsite)
Salary: $80,000–$95,000 DOE
We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join a well-established manufacturing organization in the Denver area. This is a hands-on, onsite role supporting approximately 125–150 employees at a single manufacturing facility.
If you enjoy being the go-to HR resource, partnering with leaders, building relationships with employees, and working across all areas of Human Resources, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoAs the HR Generalist, you'll play a key role in supporting the entire employee lifecycle, including:
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors
- Support employee relations and coach managers on HR policies and best practices
- Coordinate recruiting, interviews, hiring, onboarding, and new hire orientation
- Assist with payroll processing, audits, pay changes, and HRIS updates
- Administer employee benefits and support Open Enrollment
- Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state leave programs
- Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes
- Monitor attendance, maintain employee records, and ensure HR compliance
- Maintain employee data within the HRIS and support reporting and audits
- Partner with leadership to support workforce planning and daily HR operations
- 3+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience
- Experience supporting payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, and leave administration
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
- Experience working with an HRIS (Paycom or similar platform preferred)
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or warehouse experience preferred
- Union or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) experience is a plus
- Competitive salary of $80,000–$95,000
- Opportunity to own the HR function for a manufacturing facility
- Collaborative leadership team that values HR as a strategic business partner
- Stable, growing organization with long-term career potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Meaningful work where you'll make an impact on employees and the business every day
If you're looking for an opportunity where your HR experience will be valued and your contributions will make a difference, we'd love to connect with you.
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