Human Resources Associate (Part- Time)

About Canopy Technologies

Canopy Technologies’ mission is to manufacture humanity’s ascent. Our team advances materials and manufacturing processes to support the most challenging missions in the galaxy: re-entry from space, interplanetary travel, hypersonic weapons, and more. Canopy’s product lines are centered around technical ceramic components needed to withstand heat, corrosive environments, and the harshness of space. 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated HR Associate to join our growing team in a part-time, onsite role. This position will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations within a dynamic product development environment while partnering closely with the President and cross-functional leaders across the company. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and natural people leader who can build trust, navigate sensitive issues with clarity, and collaborate effectively across teams. Aerospace industry experience is a plus but not required. Strong proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office — especially Excel —and 2 to 3 years of HR experience are ideal for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day human resources functions including employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding, compensation & benefits administration, timecard aggregation & management, and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns, ensuring positive employee relations.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system (UKG) and benefits programs, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Lead performance review cycles, training and development initiatives, formal and informal review/feedback, birthdays, work anniversaries, and other employee appreciation and engagement programs.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel, including turnover data, headcount reports, and other key HR metrics.
• Work with operational leadership to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Participate in audits and help implement best practices to streamline HR operations.
• Oversee and execute onboarding and offboarding workflows on-site for new hires.
• Plan and execute on-site and off-site events.
• Support team organization, strategy, and planning efforts with Canopy Technologies President to include general administrative functions such as supplies, office inventory, visitors, and shipping & receiving.

Requirement Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in human resources, HR operations, or a similar administrative support role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reporting), modern prompt-based AI tools
• Experience using an HRIS system for employee recordkeeping and workflow management
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals including onboarding, benefits basics, and personnel file compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and conversations with professionalism and tact
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work onsite in Littleton, Colorado for 24 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UKG or another enterprise HRIS platforms
• Prior HR experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or defense-industrial environment
• Knowledge of federal and Colorado state employment laws and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting performance review cycles, training programs, or employee engagement initiatives
• Familiarity with generating HR dashboards or reporting metrics (turnover, headcount, time-to-fill, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes or support HR audits and best-practice initiatives

Physical Requirements / Work Environments:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and online
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment

$25 - $28 an hour

Job Details:

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Type: Part-time

Reporting: President, Canopy Technologies and VP of Human Resources, Canopy A&D

Salary Range: $25-28 hourly, 24 hours a week

Base Location: Littleton, CO

Travel: Local with potential travel to other company locations for project support

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy Technologies is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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If you feel you’re qualified for the role, but don’t exactly meet the criteria - please apply! We value diversity and prioritize passion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.