HR Specialist (72661)

Our Culture: Where People Stay, Grow, and Belong

At Boulder Scientific Company (BSC), you’ll be valued for your work ethic and supported as you grow. It’s a place where loyalty is earned on both sides — and where you can truly build a career, a reputation, and a future. Whether you come from a chemical background or are new to the industry, what matters most here is character, drive, and integrity. We’re known for training and developing hardworking, safety-minded people who want to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career — not just punch a clock.

Many of our team members have been with BSC for 10, 20, even 25+ years - a testament to the strong sense of belonging, purpose, and pride that defines our culture. You’ll find a diverse group of individuals who genuinely support one another — a place where teamwork comes naturally.

We also believe that when we invest in our employees, we invest in their families and our community. That’s why we offer a College Scholarship Program for employees’ children, helping the next generation pursue higher education and create opportunities of their own. It’s one of the many ways BSC gives back — not just to our team, but to the larger Colorado community we’ve called home for over five decades.

Position Summary 

This is a hands-on, team-oriented role that plays a key part in supporting our employees and HR operations. As an HR Specialist, you’ll be responsible for HRIS updates and reporting, assist with benefits and Leaves of Absence, and support compliance and everyday HR processes. You’ll work closely with employees and leaders, gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, and build a strong foundation in people operations, data accuracy, and compliance.

What You’ll Do:

Support Benefits, Leave, and Employee Questions

• Be a first point of contact for employees with basic questions about benefits, Leaves of Absence, and HR policies
• Help employees navigate Leave of Absence programs, including CO FAMLI, FMLA, STD, and LTD
• Track leave statuses and coordinate with employees, managers, and our leave vendor to keep information accurate and up to date
• Support Workers’ Compensation processes by submitting initial injury reports and maintaining required documentation
• Partner with managers, EH&S, and healthcare providers to support compliant leave and return-to-work processes
• Assist with benefit changes in the HRIS, benefits billing, reports, and vendor communications
• Support annual Open Enrollment, audits, renewals, and employee benefit communications
• Administer employee programs such as Scholarship, Tuition Reimbursement, Service Awards, and annual flu shots
• Track benefits compliance deadlines and support requirements related to 5500s, SPDs, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulations

Support HR Systems, Compliance, and Daily Operations

• Process day-to-day employee changes in the HRIS (Paycom), including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and benefit enrollments
• Help manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes and serve as back-up for New Employee Orientation
• Run and update HR reports for audits, compliance, and internal needs
• Partner with Payroll to ensure employee changes and corrections are processed accurately
• Maintain I-9 and E-Verify records and serve as back-up for completing I-9s; conduct an annual I-9 audit
• Transition employee files from paper to electronic format and audit files for completeness
• Respond to Verification of Employment requests
• Assist the Recruiter with interview scheduling and pre-employment screenings as needed
• Participate in special HR projects and company events through the Activities Committee
• Travel between our Longmont, CO and Mead, CO locations as needed

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
• Experience handling confidential employee information with professionalism, good judgment, and care
• Skill in working with data and spreadsheets, including strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience working in an HRIS system (Paycom experience preferred)
• Experience (at least a year) supporting benefits and Leaves of Absence processes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen (includes marijuana/THC)
• Experience supporting employees in a manufacturing or similar operational environment is a plus
• Prior HR experience in a mid-sized organization (200+ employees) preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BSC, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a community.

Here’s what our team members value most:

• A workplace that puts safety and people first
• A culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Company Committees where employees can get involved

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly and annual bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• College scholarship program for employees’ children
   

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that includes disability and protected veteran status.