Human Resources Generalist - #1402861

Job Title: HR Generalist

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Parker, Colorado

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled

Pay: $55,000 - $65,000 Yearly Salary

About Us:

We are dedicated to providing exceptional waste management services to our community. We believe in safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Our team is committed to ensuring waste is collected, handled, and disposed of in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Job Summary:

Apex is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions. This position will focus heavily on employee relations, leave management, workers’ compensation, payroll administration, and a robust onboarding program. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to HR, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust across teams at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a key resource for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries and workplace concerns.
• Promote a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support performance management processes and guide managers on corrective action and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations and recommend outcomes in partnership with HR leadership.

Onboarding and Employee Integration

• Own and manage the entire onboarding experience—from offer acceptance through the first 90 days.
• Develop and deliver onboarding programs to ensure seamless integration of new hires into the company culture, operations, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with operations, safety, IT, and benefits to ensure readiness and alignment for each new hire.
• Track and improve onboarding metrics such as early engagement, retention, and time-to-productivity.

Payroll and HRIS

• Serve as a backup and provide occasional support to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain HRIS systems and ensure data integrity for employee records, compensation changes, and compliance requirements.

Leave Management and Accommodations

• Manage leave programs including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific regulations.
• Facilitate return-to-work processes and accommodations in partnership with safety and operations.
• Maintain compliance documentation and track leave metrics.

Workers’ Compensation

• Act as primary contact for workers’ compensation cases, collaborating with safety, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
• Coordinate claims reporting, follow-up, and light-duty placement as needed.
• Support proactive safety initiatives through data collection and trend analysis.

Recruitment Support

• Assist the Talent Advisor during periods of high-volume recruitment by screening candidates and coordinating interviews.
• Assist with employment verifications and offer letter preparation as needed.

HR Policy and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain personnel files and support audit and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the development and communication of HR policies and procedures.

Training and Development

• Support company-wide training initiatives including compliance, leadership development, and other HR related trainings.

Qualifications & Experience:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·      3+ years of HR experience, preferably in field-based or industrial environments such as waste, logistics, or manufacturing.

·      Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll, and leave administration.

·      Experience with onboarding and HRIS platforms required; ADP a plus

·      Able to maintain confidentiality, balance multiple tasks, and work independently.

·      SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

·      Full-time, on-site position with possibility of hybrid schedule

·      Monday to Friday, typical business hours

·      Office environment

·      Flexibility to occasionally travel to in state (Colorado) sites

Compensation & Benefits:

·      $55,000 - $60,000 Yearly Salary

·      Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

·      Matching 401k

·      Long Term & Short-Term Disability

·      Life Insurance

·      Paid Time Off

• As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.