HR Generalist

The Opportunity Tetra Tech is hiring a HR Generalist to support our Oil and Gas focused Engineering Consulting Team located in the Metro Denver Area. The HR Generalist is a key operational partner within Tetra Tech's Human Resources team, serving as both the backbone of HR operations and a primary point of contact throughout the employee experience. This hands‑on, high‑accountability role is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of daily HR functions, including Recruitment & Onboarding, benefits and leave administration, lifecycle management, HRIS administration, and compliance support. Job Responsibilities The HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support to employees and leaders across multiple office locations, including engineers, designers, project managers, and engineering support staff. Primary responsibilities include supporting teams in Arvada and Englewood, Colorado, as well as smaller office locations in Montana and Wyoming, and remote employees in other states. The position will be based in‑office three days per week and remotely two days per week, with in‑office time split between the two offices. Manage the full‑cycle recruitment process for professional, technical, and field positions. Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop sourcing strategies. Create and post job advertisements, source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, facilitate offer development and negotiations, and manage pre‑employment requirements through onboarding. Serve as first point of contact for employee questions across benefits, leave, policies, and general HR inquiries. Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system and support administrative tasks related to payroll, benefits, I‑9s, and personnel files. Administer leave requests (FMLA, Colorado FAMLI, and other State or Federal leave programs). Assist with benefit inquiries, enrollment, and deduction discrepancies. Administer and maintain company Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs in compliance with applicable regulations. Coordinate the annual performance review process and provide coaching to managers. Assist in addressing and resolving employee relations matters and facilitating conflict resolution. Support employee engagement initiatives, newsletter, recognition programs, events, and communication strategies. Qualifications 3–7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, ideally with a broad range of HR responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. SHRM‑CP or PHR certification or desire to obtain certification is a plus. Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal HR laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEOC). Experience in Engineering, Consulting, Oil and Gas or related fields considered an asset. Experience with full‑cycle recruitment including ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter License, and passive candidate sourcing. High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Proactive, positive problem‑solving skills and an energetic, enthusiastic, collaborative team player. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools. Position is contingent on passing a background and drug and alcohol test. Additional Position Information Salary Range: $70,000 - $83,000 annually. Position: Full‑time, Exempt. Office Locations: 5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002 & 115 Inverness Drive East, Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80112. Benefits This Full Time Position offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long‑term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties. #J-18808-Ljbffr