HR Generalist & Benefits Coordinator

Transwest Inc; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and

Disability Insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA and/or FSA

Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Car Discount Program

Job summary

Transwest Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist & Benefits Coordinator to administer employee benefits and provide HR support across multiple locations. This role requires detail orientation, confidentiality, and strong communication to support payroll, onboarding, and compliance.

On-site collaboration across departments is essential in a fast-paced environment. Based in Colorado, the ideal candidate will manage benefits programs, coordinate open enrollment, and work with HR partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to confidentiality when handling employee data.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Customer service mindset with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; willingness to use both platforms.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills for data auditing and validation.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k) and wellness.
• Serve as the benefits contact for questions and guidance.
• Manage leave requests from intake to return to work; coordinate with HR partners on return-to-work plans.
• Support open enrollment communications and system updates.
• Process life events, dependent verifications, data entry and billing reconciliation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding including benefits orientation and I-9 compliance.
• Maintain confidential employee records in the HRIS; support payroll audits.
• Assist with HR compliance tasks and escalate complex issues to HR Business Partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Customer service

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

The Human Resources Generalist & Benefits Coordinator is a foundational role on the Transwest HR team. Primarily focused on benefits administration, this position also provides broad HR Generalist support. This role requires the ability to work and collaborate effectively across dispersed, multi-location teams, bringing high collaboration, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to customer service to every interaction.

This is a strong fit for an early to mid-career HR professional who is organized, detail-oriented, and ready to develop across multiple areas of human resources in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Transwest is one of the region's leading dealership groups serving the trucking, RV, and trailer industries. We live by the Code of the West - a commitment to integrity, hard work, and treating every person with respect. Our people are central to our success, and we invest in those who are ready to grow with us.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benefits Administration

• Assist with the administration and coordination of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k) and wellness programs.
• Serve as a knowledgeable first point of contact for employee benefits questions, providing clear and accurate guidance.
• Manage employee leave requests from initial intake through return to work, maintaining communication with employees, supervisors, and HR Business Partners. Coordinate with HR Business Partners on return to work plans.
• Support open enrollment processes including employee communications, education sessions, and enrollment system updates.
• Process qualifying life events and dependent verifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits data entry, carrier reconciliation, and insurance billing.
• Responsible for billing reconciliation.

HR Generalist Support

• Consult with employees and managers on HR policies, providing guidance that is consistent, compliant, and fair.
• Support new hire onboarding including benefits orientation, I-9 compliance, and onboarding task completion.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files in the HRIS system.
• Support payroll with auditing of new hire setup and bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Assist with HR compliance tasks including required notices, policy acknowledgments, and file audits.
• Escalate complex employee relations, legal, compliance, or labor-related issues to HR Business Partners.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on relevant HR topics and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment in handling sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify issues, identify root cause and recommend people-centered resolutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail); comfort working across both platforms is essential.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills with the ability to build, maintain, and audit data in Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, filters and data validation.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with employees and managers across departments.
• Ability to travel to various locations as needed.
• MVR in good standing.
• Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background. check, physical and drug screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires working in a fast paced environment.
• Requires the ability to occasional travel to local business locations, during business hours, about 5-10% of the time.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Salary
• Compensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000
• Reports To: HR Director
• Shift: 1st
• Closing Date: Open until filled