HR Generalist

Job Description

HR Generalist (Benefits Administration Focus) - Temp-to-Hire

Location: Downtown Denver, CO 80202

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Compensation: $68,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a growing organization in Downtown Denver to identify an experienced HR Generalist with a strong background in Benefits Administration. This role will support the Human Resources Director in the day-to-day administration of HR programs while serving as a key resource for employees regarding benefits, payroll support, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to join a collaborative team and contribute across multiple areas of Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment support.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment processes, and benefit terminations.
• Work closely with benefit brokers and vendors to resolve employee benefit issues.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with the full-cycle onboarding and offboarding process.
• Prepare and maintain employee files and HR records.
• Support employee relations matters and provide guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other employee leave programs.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Support payroll processing by coordinating employee changes, deductions, and benefit updates.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.
• Assist with special HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong experience with benefits administration is required.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, workers' compensation, and general employment law.
• Experience supporting payroll and HRIS administration preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience working within HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) preferred.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce is a plus.
• Experience with benefits open enrollment administration strongly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -082026-428609