HR Generalist (Benefits Administration Focus) - Temp-to-Hire

Location: Downtown Denver, CO 80202
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Environment: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $68,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Ultimate Staffing is partnering with a growing organization in Downtown Denver to identify an experienced HR Generalist with a strong background in Benefits Administration. This role will support the Human Resources Director in the day-to-day administration of HR programs while serving as a key resource for employees regarding benefits, payroll support, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to join a collaborative team and contribute across multiple areas of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment support.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment processes, and benefit terminations.
• Work closely with benefit brokers and vendors to resolve employee benefit issues.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with the full-cycle onboarding and offboarding process.
• Prepare and maintain employee files and HR records.
• Support employee relations matters and provide guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other employee leave programs.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Support payroll processing by coordinating employee changes, deductions, and benefit updates.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.
• Assist with special HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong experience with benefits administration is required.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, workers' compensation, and general employment law.
• Experience supporting payroll and HRIS administration preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience working within HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) preferred.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce is a plus.
• Experience with benefits open enrollment administration strongly preferred.