HR Generalist

Transwest is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to be a key contributor to the Transwest HR, Recruiting and Learning team in Brighton, CO. The HR Generalist participates in many areas of our operation, including but not limited to benefits, unemployment, safety, training and employee relations. This member of our team will also serve as a specialist in Worker's Compensation administration for Transwest.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with employees and managers to provide HR support, address questions and concerns by interpreting and applying company policies.
• Manage employees’ requests for accommodation under ADA, including initial inquiry through to the final implementation of appropriate accommodations.
• Collaborate with Recruiting and managers to evaluate existing job titles and descriptions for accuracy and consistency. When necessary, assist with creating new position titles and descriptions.
• Support a successful employee onboarding process by sending welcome emails and foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate continuous effort in developing and fostering relationships with all levels of management and employees.
• Maintain employee personnel data and files while adhering to privacy requirements.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and recommend changes as needed.
• Assist with administration of the benefits program, including open enrollment, mid-year changes.
• Respond to unemployment claims and represent the organization at appeal hearings, as appropriate.
• Ensure HR regulations, statutes, and government mandates are met.
• Participate in self-paced, continuing education opportunities to remain current on relevant Human Resources topics.
• Contribute to employee relations cases in conjunction with HR Business Partner or HR Director.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for: DOT compliance program and ensure that all necessary employees are following FMCSA requirements and/or leave of absence administration and employee onboarding.
• Serve as primary point of contact for: worker's compensation administration and support employee onboarding.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye ­hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires working in a fast­ paced environment.
• Requires the ability to occasional travel to local business locations, during business hours, about 5­-10% of the time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and MVR in good standing.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of human resource administration, benefit plan administration, payroll processing, and reporting.
• Understanding of Paylocity or another payroll software program.
• General understanding of benefit plans, medical, dental, life, disability, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Exercise a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality, including abiding by all HIPPA protection policies.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrate superior communication skills in person, over the phone and through email and other electronic means.
• Previous HR experience required.
• Prior DOT compliance experience required.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Salary
• Compensation Range: $50,000 - $60,000
• Reports To: HR Director
• Shift: 1st
• Closing Date: Open until filled