Human Resource Generalist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, benefits support, payroll assistance, compliance, and training.

You will collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, compliant HR practices, maintain documentation, respond to inquiries, and participate in investigations, performance management, and HR program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as stated.
• Experience supporting HR functions, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, payroll support, compliance, or related HR programs.
• Knowledge of current HR practices, employment laws, and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, benefits support, payroll support, compliance, and HR program administration.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and support hiring for open positions.
• Partner with managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements.
• Conduct background checks, employment verifications, onboarding requirements, and new hire documentation.
• Facilitate onboarding activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support administration of benefits, leave, and other HR programs.
• Assist with payroll-related processes and data accuracy.
• Maintain HR documentation and compliance records.
• Support performance management, talent development, and HR projects.

Skills

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Denver - Denver, CO 80239

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary/year

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, benefits support, payroll support, compliance, training, policy enforcement, and HR program administration.

This position partners with site leadership, employees, and HR leadership to support business needs while ensuring HR practices are administered consistently, professionally, and in compliance with company policy and applicable employment laws.

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a resource to employees and leadership by supporting HR processes, responding to employment-related inquiries, assisting with investigations and corrective actions, maintaining HR documentation, and promoting a positive and compliant workplace environment.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Support the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, benefits support, payroll support, compliance, and HR program administration.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and support the hiring process for qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Partner with department managers and leadership to understand staffing needs, required skills, and position requirements.
• Conduct or support background checks, employment eligibility verifications, onboarding requirements, and new hire documentation.
• Facilitate or support new hire orientation, onboarding activities, employee recognition programs, and other employee engagement initiatives.
• Support administration of employee benefits, leave of absence, FMLA, pregnancy leave, COBRA, 401(k), medical, dental, and other HR-related programs as assigned.
• Assist with payroll-related processes, including reviewing employee data, supporting timesheet accuracy, and helping ensure employee pay information is accurate and timely.
• Review, track, and document compliance with required and non-required employee training, including safety training, anti-harassment training, benefits orientation, and other company-required training.
• Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, escalating complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Participate in or support employee relations matters, including coaching, corrective actions, disciplinary meetings, investigations, terminations, and other HR-related follow-up.
• Prepare, maintain, and review HR documentation, logs, spreadsheets, reports, and employee records to support HR programs and compliance.
• Support performance management, talent management, employee development, productivity, recognition, morale, training, and related HR processes.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Review and apply company policies and practices consistently, escalating questions or concerns to HR leadership when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of HR trends, employment law updates, regulatory changes, best practices, and HR technology.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee, payroll, benefits, medical, disciplinary, investigation, or other sensitive information.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and other internal teams to support business needs.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with employees, leadership, applicants, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Support HR projects, audits, reporting, process improvements, employee communications, and other department priorities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent related experience.
• Previous experience supporting Human Resources functions, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, payroll support, compliance, or related HR programs.
• Working knowledge of current HR practices, employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and employee relations processes.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, applicants, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to write clear, professional correspondence, reports, documentation, and process-related communication.
• Ability to analyze and resolve practical HR-related concerns and escalat?
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, follow-ups, and HR processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, travel, or schedule changes when required by business needs