Senior Human Resources Specialist

High Country Search Group; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with 100% company match on the

Paid holidays and PTO

Life insurance, AD&D, disability, and

Pet insurance

Job summary

High Country Search Group is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to navigate employee relations, investigations, benefits, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations across multiple facilities, collaborating in a fast-paced environment while traveling to additional locations as needed.

You will serve manufacturing and warehouse teams, coach managers, support benefits and open enrollment, and maintain HR records in Paylocity.

Qualifications

• Solid HR Generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations.
• Experience advising and coaching managers on employee matters.
• Knowledge of benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally out of state.
• Bilingual skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for manufacturing and warehouse staff.
• Manage employee relations issues and conduct workplace investigations.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Coordinate performance reviews and training programs.
• Assist with onboarding and staffing agency partnerships.
• Assist with leave of absence administration and workers' compensation.
• Support HR projects and process improvements.
• Maintain HR records in Paylocity and travel to other locations for hands-on HR support.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Coaching managers

Benefits knowledge

Bilingual

Onboarding

Travel willingness

HR compliance

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Position Overview:

This Senior HR Specialist role goes beyond traditional HR administration. You'll be directly involved in employee relations, workplace investigations, benefits, performance management, and day-to day HR operations across multiple facilities. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, confidently navigate employee matters, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

A Typical Day Includes...

• Serve as the primary HR resource for manufacturing and warehouse employees, providing guidance and support on day-to-day HR matters


• Manage employee relations issues, conduct workplace investigations, and coach managers through employee concerns


• Support benefits administration, employee inquiries, and open enrollment initiatives


• Coordinate performance reviews, employee training, and performance management processes


• Partner with managers and staffing agencies on temporary-to-permanent conversions and employee onboarding


• Assist with leave-of-absence administration, workers' compensation, and HR compliance matters


• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, and process improvements


• Maintain HR records and employee information within Paylocity


• Travel to additional company locations to provide hands-on HR support and maintain a strong HR presence

The Experience You Bring:

• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally out of state


• Bilingual skills are highly preferred


• Solid HR Generalist experience, with a strong foundation in employee relations and workplace investigations


• Experience advising and coaching managers on employee matters


• Working knowledge of employee benefits and open enrollment


• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations professionally


• A proactive, adaptable, hands-on approach with the ability to manage changing priorities

Employee Benefits:

• $90,000 - $100,000 depending on experience


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• 401 (k) with a 100% company match on the first 3% contributed


• Paid holidays and PTO


• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short- and long-term disability insurance, and pet insurance