HR Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Unlimited PTO

Growth opportunities

High-impact role

Job summary

Jobot in Denver is seeking an HR Generalist to own HR end-to-end and partner directly with ownership/leadership. You will support the employee lifecycle, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations.

You will manage payroll coordination, benefits, and compliance, while partnering with teams to drive engagement and scalable HR practices in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience.
• 3–5 years of generalist HR experience in a small or growing company.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience across full employee lifecycle: relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations.
• Serve as primary contact for employee questions and relations matters; handle documentation and corrective action.
• Manage end-to-end hiring for hourly and salaried roles: post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, assist with offers.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS; ensure compliance with laws; support audits and unemployment claims.
• Draft and administer HR policies and the employee handbook.
• Partner with payroll providers for accurate processing.
• Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment; respond to questions on pay and time-off.
• Support performance reviews, goal-setting, and manager coaching/feedback.
• Develop engagement, morale, retention, and training initiatives.
• Partner with ownership/leadership on people matters to scale HR processes.
• Assist coordination of facilities and events.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Onboarding

Recruiting/Screening

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Policy development

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamie Beene

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

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

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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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