Human Resources Generalist

Beacon Communications; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Communications is seeking an HR Generalist based in Littleton, Colorado. The role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and maintaining HR records for a multistate specialty telecommunications/construction business.

You will support managers with employee relations, ensure regulatory compliance, and help standardize HR processes across the company. Extensive HRIS experience and knowledge of federal/state laws are preferred.

Qualifications

• Great attention to detail and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience supporting hourly employees and HR processes.
• Knowledge of HR regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, selection, pre-employment, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Support managers with coaching on employee relations and performance discussions.
• Assist in answering employee questions and act as a trusted advisor.
• Promote a positive work environment and culture.
• Manage benefits administration including open enrollment and billing reconciliations.
• Maintain HRIS data entry and reporting (Vista).
• Stay updated on applicable employment laws and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Document and standardize key HR processes and ensure follow-through and accountability.
• Report on HR data and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in HR team meetings and respond to HR tickets.
• Coordinate employee trainings and assist with leaves of absence as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Job Purpose:

Beacon Communications is a leader in critical communication systems installation and services the healthcare, education, and commercial markets with headquarters in Littleton Colorado. The HR Generalist collaborates with the team to support the HR function of our multistate specialty telecommunications/construction business. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting and hiring staff, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, personnel records and files, compliance, employee relations, HRIS maintenance & reporting and other general HR functions or initiatives. The salary range for this role is between $70,000.00 - $75,000.00, commensurate on relevant education, experience, and other job related factors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruitment, selection, pre-employment, and the onboarding process.
• Ensuring that the company's procedures comply with federal & state employment regulations and laws.
• Support managers with coaching on any employee relations matters including performance discussions, disciplinary action, or PIPs.
• Assist in answering employee questions, acts as a trusted advisor.
• Promotes a positive work environment & culture.
• Benefits administration including open enrollment, benefit billing reconciliations, employee questions.
• Monitor promotions, transfers and terminations, data entry of new hires, or changes in the HRIS system (Vista).
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, work with outside counsel as needed.
• Document and standardize key HR processes and ensure appropriate follow-through and accountability.
• Report on HR related data, maintain accurate records.
• Participate in HR team meetings and assist in monitoring and responding to the HR ticketing system.
• Coordinate employee trainings as needed.
• Assist in managing leaves of absences as per federal & state laws.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Great attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Responsive, able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting hourly employees including unions preferred.
• Strong process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement changes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Vista Viewpoint experience a plus
• Self-directed and comfortable collaborating with the HR team members & leadership.
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in benefits administration and employee relations.
• Payroll experience including certified payroll & reporting a plus.

Education, License and Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years directly related experience in human resources.
• SHRM-CP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for data input.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Consistent, reliable, and timely attendance
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel Requirements:

• As needed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.