Human Resources Representative

SmithGroup; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks first year

8 paid federal holidays

Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking an HR Representative to join our team in a role that oversees benefits and payroll administration, HRIS record-keeping, onboarding, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will handle benefits enrollment, claims resolution, interview scheduling, and state/federal compliance while working in a hybrid environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 3–6 years HR experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred.
• 3 - 6 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must.
• The ability to set priorities, multitask and work independently.
• Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.
• Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates.
• Maintain HRIS records and compile reports from database.
• Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies.
• Track and screen candidate credentials, coordinate interview scheduling.
• Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordination and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database.
• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all local personnel.
• Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed.
• Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource.
• Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

UltiPro

HRIS maintenance

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

SmithGroup is looking for aHuman Resources Representativeto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
• Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies.
• Track and screen candidate credentials, coordinate interview scheduling.
• Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordinate and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database.
• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all local personnel.
• Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed.
• Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource.
• Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred.
• 3 - 6 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must.
• The ability to set priorities, multitask and work independently.
• Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.
• Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $67,000 to $81,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].