HR Generalist & Benefits Coordinator

Transwest; Brighton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Transwest is seeking an HR Generalist & Benefits Coordinator to support benefits administration and broad HR functions across multiple locations. The role emphasizes cross-location collaboration, timely responses, and customer service.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in HR or Business, demonstrates confidentiality, and can navigate MS Office and Google Workspace with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: assist with benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life and wellness.
• Provide HR Generalist support to employees and managers across locations.
• Support onboarding including benefits orientation and I-9 compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and assist with payroll auditing.
• Assist with HR compliance tasks and maintain policy acknowledgments.
• Escalate complex issues to HR Business Partners as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job 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 InsuranceLife (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.HSA and/or FSA, as applicablePaid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid HolidaysEmployee Car Discount ProgramESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Benefits AdministrationAssist 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 SupportConsult 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. 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: SalaryCompensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000Reports To: HR DirectorShift: 1stClosing Date: Open until filled