Human Resources Generalist - Heavy Equipment Dealership

For more than 57 years, the Vermeer Colorado team has been serving customers across Colorado and southeastern Wyoming with high-quality equipment, parts, and service. We are a family-owned company with an average employee tenure of more than 7 years of service. The Vermeer Colorado team is highly trained and invested in the success of our customers.

Benefits:

Newly hired employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits on the first day of the calendar month following 60 or 90 days of continuous employment.

Benefits include:

• 100% company paid health insurance for employee, with option to add family members at employee expense. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from based on your needs and budget including an HSA plan with employer contribution up to $3650/yr.
• Paid Birthday off
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance provided.
• 3 Weeks Paid vacation, 6 major holidays paid, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekends off

Vermeer Colorado is the authorized distributor for Vermeer equipment in Colorado and Wyoming with four branch locations, we provide dedicated sales, rentals, parts and service support for customers in the tree care, landscaping, wood waste, organic recycling, underground construction and mining industries.

We Are Looking for Someone Like You

As the HR Generalist, you will be a vital member of Vermeer Colorado’s family. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of human resources functions for our Colorado team including HRIS, payroll and federal/state compliance. This position will support the VP on many companywide HR initiatives as well.

Your Day-to-Day at Vermeer:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support and implement company policies and procedures. As well as help develop and enforce company policies.
• Track and document employee leaves (e.g., FMLA, FAMLI, ADA) and assist with communications and documentation.
• Administration of all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance, voluntary benefits, etc.
• Assist with payroll, track and monitor vacations, absences & tardies.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, hands-on support, and developmental guidance to site leadership
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures to employees.
• Assist with writing job descriptions, preparing offer letters, and pre-hire paperwork
• Help with new hire orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding process for all employees.
• Support benefits administration including enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee questions
• Help with offboarding tasks like termination paperwork, COBRA coordination, and exit interviews
• Lead the planning for key employee-facing events.
• Assist with HR projects as needed.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or related field or equivalent work experience
• 2 - 5 years of experience in HR
• Strong understanding of employment laws and hiring best practices
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification is preferred
• Excellent time management, prioritization skills and sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently when required, and escalate appropriately
• Strong work ethic, collaboration and team working skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in the English language
• Experience working with confidential data and data retention
• Strong technical capability, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with HRIS system such as PAYCOM

* Requires a background check and valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements of the Company Insurance Policy: Vermeer Colorado will review motor vehicle records at least annually for all employees for whom driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function or when employees must obtain and drive rental vehicles while conducting company business. *

Shift:

- Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

- two 15 minute breaks & 1 hour lunch break

Hiring Range:

• $30 - $35/hr , paid twice per month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)
• Paycom: 1 year (Preferred)
• HRIS: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)
• Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Commerce City, CO 80022 (Required)

Work Location: In person