HR Generalist

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Company’s human resources functions and ensuring a positive employee experience across three company-operated warehouse locations, including the Durango corporate office. This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. The HR Generalist is responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment support, onboarding, benefits administration, leave tracking, compliance, and training coordination. This position plays a key part in supporting a positive employee experience while serving as an ambassador of the Coca-Cola culture.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, fairness, and continuous improvement.

Teamwork:

Durango Coca-Cola Bottling Company thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing environment that requires flexibility and a team-based attitude. The HR Generalist is expected to:

• Communicate clearly and professionally, demonstrating a proactive, process oriented and solution-focused mindset.
• Use interpersonal skills including but. not limited to empathy, emotional balance, cultural sensitivity and collaboration.
• Support and encourage teamwork across all departments, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries across all locations
• Coordinate and support onboarding, including orientation, system access, uniforms, and equipment
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and required reports
• Administer leave programs, including Vacation, Sick Time, Colorado FAMLI, and FMLA
• Support benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), COBRA, gym reimbursement)
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination
• Administer and maintain the HRIS (Paycom), ensuring accurate data entry and reporting
• Coordinate training programs and track compliance using the Learning Management System
• Manage background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment physicals
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, and safety documentation
• Collaborate with the safety committee and attend monthly meetings
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred
• Degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus, but not required
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS or ATS preferred (Paycom experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Approachable, adaptable, and receptive to change

The Successful Candidate Will Possess the Following Skills:

• Ability to communicate in a clearly, professional, and with empathy
• Has emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Understands the need to act with integrity and has a commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to learn new systems and processes

Schedule and Work Environment:

• Part-time, in-office, Monday - Friday (however, additional or alternative days/times may be occasionally needed, depending on customer and/or promotional campaigns
• Team-based environment with a focus on engagement and safety

Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required in this role. Durango Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever changing environment requiring flexibility and a willingness to support the team as needed, within reason. Some duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Durango Coca-Coal Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer, post-accident, and random drug testing.

AA/EOE