Senior Human Resource Generalist

Note: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description: The Human Resources Generalist III serves as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to management and employees, supporting a wide range of human resources functions within the Operating Company (OpCo).

• This position plays a critical role in driving employee engagement, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and supporting organizational objectives through effective HR practices.
• Working closely with leadership, the HR Generalist III will manage employee relations matters, benefits administration, compliance initiatives, talent support activities, and HR systems management.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in human resources, proven experience handling employee relations investigations and resolutions, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Conduct intake, investigation, and resolution of employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to managers regarding performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Benefits & HR Administration

• Support employee benefits enrollment and administration.
• Assist employees with benefit-related questions and issues.
• Ensure accurate HR records and documentation are maintained.

Compliance & Employment Law

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with a strong emphasis on Colorado employment laws.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of changing employment regulations and HR best practices.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Utilize Workday or other HRIS platforms to manage employee records and HR transactions.
• Generate reports and analyze HR data to support business decisions.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of employee information.

Business Partnership & Leadership Support

• Partner with managers and leadership to execute HR strategies and organizational initiatives.
• Provide consultative support on workforce planning, employee development, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support local, market-level, and enterprise-wide HR programs and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong employee relations experience, including conducting investigations and resolving workplace concerns.
• Experience managing benefits enrollment and employee benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of Colorado employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing Workday or another HRIS platform.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and consultative communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leadership and employees at all levels.

Top 3 Must-Haves:

1. Strong employee relations experience.
2. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
3. Proficiency with Workday or another HRIS system and knowledge of Colorado employment law.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Proven HR professional who is not new to the field.
• Comfortable independently handling employee relations intake and investigations.
• Experienced in benefits enrollment and HR compliance.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to supporting employees and business leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.