HR & Compliance Administrator

The Company:


Miller Wall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Denver-based earth retention and retaining wall contractor serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. With over 40 years of experience, their reputation is built on craftsmanship, safety, and reliable execution specializing in MSE walls, segmental block, gabion, soil nail, cast-in-place concrete, and related site work. They are a growing team seeking an operationally sharp, people-first Administrator to attract and develop talent while maintaining tight administrative and compliance functions.

The Position:


The HR and Compliance Administrator is a full-time, exempt, office-based role located at the company's Denver headquarters, with occasional local travel required. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic, productive, and supportive workplace. The Administrator acts as a critical bridge between leadership and the field/office teams, working alongside the company's PEO to facilitate recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and retention, while also overseeing regulatory compliance, audits, office operations, equipment, and payroll support.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top candidates for field, administrative, and management roles, managing all aspects of the hiring process including postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Partner with leadership to develop accurate job descriptions, define roles, and establish competitive compensation packages.
• Manage the Mas Labor Program, including candidate selection, visa acquisition, documentation, postings, and travel coordination.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee communication and issues, conducting regular surveys and one-on-one meetings to proactively address concerns.
• Oversee the performance review process and calendar, providing tools and guidance via platforms like Trainual, and collaborate with team leads to set goals and deliver feedback.
• Oversee the career pathing program, and develop and implement training and professional development opportunities.
• Promote company values, champion a positive work culture through milestone acknowledgment, and plan/administer all company events and parties, including logistics and budget management.
• Handle sensitive employee relations matters, communicate with supervisors regarding issues, and manage the implementation of the company's Benevolence Fund.
• Manage regulatory audits (DOT, DMV, and insurance), administer prevailing wage compliance, coordinate bond requests, manage insurance certificate requests, and coordinate annual insurance renewals.
• Own the Onboarding and Offboarding Checklist, delegating tasks and ensuring completion, while also overseeing equipment onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain confidential employee records in ComputerEase and BBSI, serving as the primary point of contact for the BBSI interface.
• Coordinate with supervisors to document workplace incidents, disciplinary actions, workers' compensation claims, and property damage, and track key HR metrics like turnover and satisfaction.
• Serve as payroll backup in coordination with BBSI, and act as the primary internal liaison with the external bookkeeping company for HR-related financial matters.
• Manage incoming office calls, the company PO Box, and maintain a functional, well-supplied office environment within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in human resources or a related people operations role.
• Experience in day-to-day office administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with a high degree of discretion for sensitive matters.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and employee record management.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish , with the ability to communicate effectively with field employees in both languages.
• Experience in construction, trades, or a field-operations-heavy industry is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification is preferred.
• Experience managing H-2B, H-2A, or similar visa/labor programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with ComputerEase, Trainual, or similar platforms is preferred.

Salary + Benefits:

• Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 DOE (Annual salary, commensurate with experience).
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and holidays.
• Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Contingency: Employment is contingent upon a background check and/or drug screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.