HR Generalist

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO, is looking for an on-site Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders with onboarding, benefits, and HR processes.

You will handle employee relations, HR compliance, performance management, and HR administration while maintaining confidential records and partnering with payroll to ensure accurate HR workflows and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in HR or related field with 3+ years HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for policies, benefits, and HR systems.
• Coordinate onboarding, changes, documentation, and communications.
• Maintain confidential employee records in HRIS with data integrity.
• Support benefits, leave, and accommodation processes.
• Assist managers with employee relations and policy interpretation.
• Support HR programs, training, and workforce reporting.
• Collaborate with Payroll and department leaders to resolve issues.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

HRIS

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Brief Description

This position is based on-site in Salida, CO, and requires regular in-person attendance. Human Resources Generalist

Join Our Team

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting employees and leaders throughout the organization while helping foster a positive, professional, and service-focused workplace culture.

The HR Generalist will provide comprehensive human resources support across the employee lifecycle, including, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, performance management, and HR administration.

Discover Your Career in the Heart of the Rockies!

At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), we’re more than just a healthcare facility-we’re a cornerstone of our community nestled in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation, we offer state-of-the-art medical services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and much more.

Our mission is clear: to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering the well-being of our community. We believe in making a positive impact not just through our healthcare services but also by creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team members.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in human resources, business, or a related field, and a minimum of three years of experience in human resources or a closely related role
• Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, aPHR, PHR or SPHR preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, employment processes, benefits, leave, and HR systems.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, employment changes, and related documentation, system updates, orientation activities, and departmental communications.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS and other HR systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support benefits, leave, and accommodation processes, including enrollment and life event changes, documentation, tracking, employee communication, and referral of complex matters.
• Assist managers with employee relations, policy interpretation, performance documentation, and corrective action while escalating sensitive or complex concerns to HR leadership.
• Support annual HR programs and workforce reporting, including performance reviews, required training, policy acknowledgments, audits, and employee data analysis.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Employee Health, department leaders, and other stakeholders to resolve employee issues, improve HR workflows, and enhance accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.

Summary

The HR Generalist provides detail-oriented and professional support while handling confidential employee information with discretion and integrity. The role requires strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the flexibility to manage changing priorities. Strong problem-solving, resourcefulness, and communication skills are essential.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer