Human Resources Generalist

EIS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS in Denver, Colorado is seeking a results-driven HR Generalist (People Operations) to manage the front door of HR service delivery, process transactions, support benefits, and provide payroll backup coverage.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration across sites, with Spanish/bilingual capability preferred; you will partner with Payroll and onboarding teams to ensure Day 1 readiness.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years HR Generalist or HR Operations experience in multi-site environments.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and confidentiality.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processes.
• Advanced Excel and HR reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR inbox with structured triage and respond to requests.
• Process lifecycle transactions: hires, changes, transfers, terminations.
• Maintain HR documents and personnel files.
• Support benefits administration and payroll backup.
• Coordinate onboarding for new acquisitions.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover).
• Collaborate with Payroll on payroll processing continuity.

Skills

HR Operations

HRIS (Dayforce)

Excel

Reporting

Documentation

Confidentiality

Payroll coordination

Multi-site experience

Organizational skills

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Job description

Reports To: Sr. Director of Human Resources

Purpose of the Position

The HR Generalist (People Operations) is the operational engine of HR service delivery. This role manages the “front door” HR intake process, executes HR transactions, supports benefits administration and reporting, and provides payroll support/backup coverage through documented processes and cross-training with Payroll Manager. The role also supports HR-led acquisition integration activities by coordinating onboarding logistics, training administration, and data readiness. Spanish/bilingual capability is preferred.

• Own daily HR inbox operations using a structured triage model.
• Provide timely employee and manager support; ensure requests are tracked through closure and escalations are routed appropriately.
• Process employee lifecycle transactions (new hires, status changes, transfers, terminations) according to established approvals and audit standards.
• Maintain HR documentation, acknowledgments, and personnel file organization.
• Support benefits administration: eligibility changes, life events, employee questions, carrier escalation coordination.
• Assist with census/eligibility audits and recurring HR reporting (headcount, turnover, onboarding completion, basic dashboards).
• Serve as trained payroll backup in partnership with the Payroll Manager, providing coverage as needed for payroll processing so payroll continuity is protected during PTO/leave/unplanned absence.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for newly acquired employees (data collection, document completion, training scheduling, Day 1 readiness).
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical activities:

Sitting, typing, and working on a computer for extended periods. Occasionally lifting or carrying office materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

N/A

Safety Sensitive:

N/A

Travel:

0%

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3–6 years HR Generalist or HR Operations experience; multi-site preferred
• Highly organized; strong follow-through; comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Strong documentation and confidentiality practices
• HRIS experience required (Dayforce preferred); strong Excel/reporting skills
• Comfortable partnering with payroll and learning payroll support processes