What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Administrator position at Altitude Energy?
Company Overview
Since 2015, Altitude Energy, LLC has built a reputation for delivering safe, high-quality electrical power construction projects across the western United States. With dedicated teams in transmission, distribution, and substation construction, we deliver end-to-end power infrastructure solutions—and we’re growing. If you’re looking for a place where your work directly supports the communities we serve, where field and office teams collaborate closely, and where you can take ownership and develop your craft, you’ll find it here. Come join our team and help power our future together.
About the Role:
Job Title: Human Resources Administrator
Division/Department: Human Resources
Location: Keenesburg, CO
Admin and Management Positions: X In Office
Pay Type: Exempt (Salary)
Reports To: CFO
Supervises: N/A
Minimum Requirements
- Background Check: Criminal & public record search
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience: minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience. Experience in construction, utilities, or field-based workforce (strongly preferred)
- Certifications: SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR (preferred) (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 with strong knowledge of Excel required. Foundation accounting software, HRIS systems (Arcoro), payroll platforms (preferred)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Essential Skills, Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all HR duties assigned by supervisor or leadership.
- Attend, prepare for and participate in company meetings as required.
- Seeks opportunities to optimize existing workflows and processes. Analyzes current procedures, identifies inefficiencies, and develops, communicates, and implements streamlined solutions.
- Manages employee lifecycle personnel file maintenance.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including employee records, compliance documents, and benefits enrollment.
- Assists with employee relations, responding to employee questions, concerns, and issues with professionalism and discretion
- Payroll responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Payroll Clerk to keep HR and payroll systems synchronized, ensuring clean employee data and accurate benefit and tax-related updates.
- Understands benefit withholding requirements, tax‑impacting HR changes, and PTO rules to support accurate downstream payroll processing.
- Understand, prepare, and accurately report certified payroll, including proficiency with LPC Tracker compliance requirements.
- Coordinates with payroll to ensure accurate timekeeping, pay changes, and employee classifications.
- Work closely with HUB International to coordinate benefit changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth benefit operations throughout the year
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and OSHA coordination.
- Maintain and share an onboarding and termination spreadsheet
- Arcoro HR platform management:
- Serve as the primary lead for the implementation of Arcoro HR, ensuring alignment with all other Altitude systems
- Recruiting, job posting, resume screening, applicant tracking, interviews and interview coordination, job offers, onboarding, orientations and offboarding, drug screens, W4s, I9s, MVR, Clearinghouse, Medical card, CDL, performance management, reviews, corrective action
- Administers and supports benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions, employer matches, and payroll deductions.
- Assist with annual 401(k) audits and non-discrimination testing.
- Work with third-party administrators to ensure compliance with IRS and DOL regulations.
- Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure timely and accurate HR reporting to management, maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA).
- Support development and reinforcement of internal HR controls to prevent errors, ensure consistent processes, and uphold organizational policies and standards.
- Monitor and maintain compliance documentation—including training records, certifications, and regulated HR filing coordination with Safety and Compliance teams.
- Coordinates with Safety Department on onboarding, training records, and compliance documentation
- Foundations Software Use
- Ensure accurate HR related data entry and reconciliation within the software.
- Maintains open communication with leadership.
Essential Safety Requirements
- Adheres to and promotes Altitude’s safety culture.
- Adheres to all applicable Altitude, Local, State and Federal safety standards and safety requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting for extended periods
- Speak and hear oral communication
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
Other Requirements
- This job requires you to provide your own means of transportation to and from the office.
- Willing to work 40 to 50 hours per week
- Understands and complies with all Company Policies and Operating Procedures.
- This role requires strong collaboration across all departments to support business objectives.
- Strong communication between HR, finance, and operations teams.
- Believes and leads by Altitude’s “Core Values”. Team player, solution driven, approachable, has a positive attitude, diligent and is detail oriented. Must be a good listener. Must remain calm in stressful situations. Forward thinking and proactive. Must prioritize critical tasks and be able to multi-task. Deals with coworkers and customers, in a professional manner.
- May occasionally visit field sites or job locations.
- Standard work schedule with flexibility as needed to support operations.
- Occasional after-hours support may be required for employees or operational needs.
- Must always maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Some of the Benefits we offer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays