Human Resources Specialist

Hensel Phelps; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps seeks an HR Specialist to support employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and benefits administration in our Colorado office. You’ll help ensure compliance with applicable laws and coordinate leave management and open enrollment activities.

In this role you’ll manage benefits programs, educate employees on options, prepare HR reports, and collaborate with MarCom for benefits communications. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field is required, SHRM-CP/PHR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HRIS and HR best practices.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, recruitment and/or HR preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, and knowledge of industry product reporting systems.
• Must be proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations in accordance with practices, policies, EEO, OFCCP, HIPPA, DOL, WHD, etc., at the direction of HR leadership.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Informs corporate and regional management of sensitive issues that may require immediate attention and resolution.
• Assists with processing of terminations, including conducting and processing exit interviews and coordinating separation agreements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other ancillary benefits.
• Educate employees on their benefits and leave options and assist with claims and documentation.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including creating materials, hosting informational sessions, and overseeing implementation.
• Develop and distribute ongoing communications, with partnership with MarCom regarding benefits updates and resources.
• Work with HR and other teams to streamline benefits processes and ensure accuracy.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve benefits programs and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Participate in compliance and reporting as it relates to benefits, such as ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA.
• Manage leave programs such as FMLA, and other leave types, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee leave inquiries and support, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and submit HR reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Records accurate information in the HRIS system. Updates employee files, uploads necessary documents in system, and provides information for payroll and other uses.
• Back‑up support for corporate recruitment, including job postings, offer letters, and new hire processing. Provide candidates with necessary paperwork and guidance and handle new hire documentation like I-9 information. Manages backgrounds checks for candidates and employees.
• Supports in the development and facilitation of corporate compliance training.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Benefits administration

Recruitment experience

Proactive

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS software

Industry reporting systems

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

This role provides support across various HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, process improvement, with emphasis on employee benefits administration and leave management. The HR Specialist is responsible for ensuring positive employee experience and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations in accordance with practices, policies, EEO, OFCCP, HIPPA, DOL, WHD, etc., at the direction of HR leadership.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.

• Informs corporate and regional management of sensitive issues that may require immediate attention and resolution.

• Assists with processing of terminations, including conducting and processing exit interviews and coordinating separation agreements.

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other ancillary benefits.

• Educate employees on their benefits and leave options and assist with claims and documentation.

• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including creating materials, hosting informational sessions, and overseeing implementation.

• Develop and distribute ongoing communications, with partnership with MarCom regarding benefits updates and resources.

• Work with HR and other teams to streamline benefits processes and ensure accuracy.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve benefits programs and enhance employee satisfaction.

• Participate in compliance and reporting as it relates to benefits, such as ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA.

• Manage leave programs such as FMLA, and other leave types, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee leave inquiries and support, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

• Prepare and submit HR reports and documents in a timely manner.

• Records accurate information in the HRIS system. Updates employee files, uploads necessary documents in system, and provides information for payroll and other uses.

• Back‑up support for corporate recruitment, including job postings, offer letters, and new hire processing. Provide candidates with necessary paperwork and guidance and handle new hire documentation like I-9 information. Manages backgrounds checks for candidates and employees.

• Supports in the development and facilitation of corporate compliance training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HRIS system and HR best practices.

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, recruitment and/or HR preferred.

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, and knowledge of industry product reporting systems.

• Must be proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong verbal and written communication.

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures.

• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Compensation Data (Colorado Only)

Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Phone Allowance: $900

Total Compensation: $60,900 - $70,900

Benefits

At Hensel Phelps, we invest in our people—professionally, personally, and financially. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term well‑being and career growth. Benefits offerings include medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment coverage; long-term disability; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

We believe time away from work is essential to doing your best work. Employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire, supporting rest, flexibility, and work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.