Fulltime - HR Generalist

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HR Generalist Full Time Professional Denver, CO, US

Human Resources Generalist

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for overseeing employee medical leave processes, Job Duty Profiles (JDPs), attendance administration, and attendance-related disciplinary actions. This position also provides employee relations support, conducts workplace investigations, and assists with disciplinary processes and HR compliance. Duties and Responsibilities Medical Leaves and JDP Administration Oversee and coordinate employee medical leaves from initial notification through return to work.

Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors regarding medical leave procedures, required documentation, deadlines, and return-to-work requirements.

Track employees who are absent due to medical conditions and ensure they receive timely information regarding available leave options.

Coordinate with employees, supervisors, HR leadership, and third-party leave administrators regarding leave status and required follow-up.

Review completed JDP documentation and coordinate work restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work requirements with HR leadership and operational management.

Maintain accurate and confidential records related to medical leaves, JDPs, restrictions, certifications, and return-to-work documentation.

Attendance and Disciplinary Administration Review employee attendance records regularly to identify attendance occurrences, patterns, and potential policy violations.

Respond to employee and supervisor questions regarding attendance policies, occurrences, and disciplinary steps.

Ensure attendance policies and progressive discipline procedures are applied consistently.

Employee Relations Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding workplace concerns, attendance matters, leave procedures, and HR policies.

Assist in resolving employee relations issues through fact gathering and coordination with HR leadership.

Provide guidance to employees and supervisors regarding company policies and workplace procedures.

Support disciplinary meetings, employee coaching, and other employee relations discussions.

Workplace Investigations Conduct intake meetings related to employee complaints and workplace concerns.

Document investigation findings and prepare clear, factual summaries for review by HR leadership.

Assist with disciplinary meetings and employee relations discussions resulting from investigations.

Compliance and Documentation Maintain documentation related to medical leaves, JDPs, attendance, investigations, disciplinary actions, and other compliance matters.

Ensure employee records are complete, accurate, confidential, and filed appropriately.

Assist with ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed consistently.

Support HR leadership with compliance documentation, audits, and recordkeeping.

Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and company procedures related to leave, attendance, employee relations, and workplace investigations.

HR Coordination Coordinate communication among employees, supervisors, operational management, leave administrators, and HR leadership.

Assist with employee training and policy communication initiatives.

Support HR projects and HR program implementation.

Provide back‑up support for other HR functions as needed.

Additional Responsibilities Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, medical, and company information.

Assist HR leadership with HR projects and initiatives.

Required Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of medical leave administration, attendance management, and progressive discipline.

Strong employee relations and conflict‑resolution skills.

Ability to conduct interviews and document findings clearly, accurately, and objectively.

Ability to handle sensitive workplace and medical matters professionally.

Ability to interpret and consistently apply company policies and procedures.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HR information systems, attendance systems, and leave‑tracking systems.

Bilingual Spanish and English required.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent HR experience may substitute for a degree.

Minimum of two to four years of Human Resources experience required

Experience administering medical leaves, JDPs, attendance, and disciplinary processes strongly preferred.

Experience in employee relations or workplace investigations preferred.

HR certification, such as SHRM-CP or PHR, is a plus.

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

Frequent walking throughout office and warehouse environments.

Ability to access operational departments within the facility.