HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role will help create a smooth employee experience by contributing to recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits support, and day-to-day HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable partnering with employees and managers across multiple HR processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment support tasks by preparing job advertisements, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, coordinating pre-employment checks, and assisting with offer documentation.

• Facilitate employee onboarding and orientation programs so employees begin their roles with clear information, proper documentation, and a positive introduction to the organization.

• Keep employee files and HR records current, accurate, and aligned with internal standards as well as applicable legal obligations.

• Provide administrative support for benefits programs by responding to employee questions, assisting during enrollment periods, coordinating with external providers, and maintaining related records.

• Partner with leaders on employee relations matters by helping document performance concerns, supporting corrective action steps, and clarifying policy application.

• Contribute to HR compliance efforts by helping maintain required postings, updating documentation practices, monitoring record retention, and supporting adherence to federal, state, and Colorado employment requirements.

• Organize training activities, employee engagement efforts, recognition initiatives, and internal HR communications that strengthen the workplace experience.

• Assist with performance management activities, including review scheduling, goal documentation, and follow-up communication with managers and team members.

• Compile HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to provide leadership with useful workforce information and support informed decision-making.

• Support payroll coordination by communicating employee updates, validating data accuracy, and helping ensure timely processing while safeguarding confidential information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or comparable relevant experience.
• At least two years of progressively responsible HR experience, ideally in a generalist capacity within a small or mid-sized organization.
• Practical knowledge of core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and records management.
• Familiarity with federal and Colorado employment regulations and the ability to apply compliance requirements in daily HR work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with HRIS, payroll platforms, or applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt effectively to changing business demands.