HR Generalist

Leoforce; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Unlimited PTO & Paid Holidays

Ownership in HR growth

Job summary

Leoforce in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Mid Level HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance across the full employee lifecycle. You will serve as the first point of contact for questions, and partner with leadership to scale processes in a growing company.

Compensation includes up to $90k base with a 10% bonus potential, plus comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of generalist HR experience, preferably in a small or growing company
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience or strong background across the full employee lifecycle: employee relations, recruiting/onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate without a large HR team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; high level of discretion with confidential matters

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and relations matters, including documentation and corrective action
• Manage end-to-end hiring for hourly and salaried roles: post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and assist with offers
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Maintain employee records, files, and HR systems (HRIS)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; support audits, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims
• Draft and administer HR policies and the employee handbook
• Partner with payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely processing
• Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment; field employee questions on pay, benefits, and time-off
• Support performance reviews, goal-setting, and manager coaching/feedback
• Develop and implement engagement, morale, retention, and training initiatives
• Partner closely with ownership/leadership on people matters and identify opportunities to improve and scale HR processes
• Assist with coordination of facilities and event management

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Recruiting / onboarding

Payroll coordination

HR policies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Benefits administration

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and relations matters, including documentation and corrective action
• Manage end-to-end hiring for hourly and salaried roles: post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and assist with offers
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Maintain employee records, files, and HR systems (HRIS)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; support audits, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims
• Draft and administer HR policies and the employee handbook
• Partner with payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely processing
• Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment; field employee questions on pay, benefits, and time-off
• Support performance reviews, goal-setting, and manager coaching/feedback
• Develop and implement engagement, morale, retention, and training initiatives
• Partner closely with ownership/leadership on people matters and identify opportunities to improve and scale HR processes
• Assist with coordination of facilities and event management

Qualifications

Needed (Required):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of generalist HR experience, preferably in a small or growing company
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience or strong background across the full employee lifecycle: employee relations, recruiting/onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate without a large HR team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; high level of discretion with confidential matters

Preferred:

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar)
• Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or startup-stage environment
• Comfort building HR practices from the ground up

A bit about us:

Founded just over a decade ago and based in the Denver metro area, our client is a private equity backed tech-enabled, entrepreneurial company.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to 90k base + 10% bonus
• 401(k) with match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Unlimited PTO & Paid Holidays
• High-Impact, High-Visibility Role: Own HR end-to-end and partner directly with ownership/leadership — real influence over how the function is built
• Growth Environment: Shape scalable HR practices in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company
• Collaborative, Close-Knit Team