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HR/Payroll Manager

ARC Colorado, Inc.
Firestone, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

SUMMARY

This position supports the Company by implementing human resources programs, administering Company policies and procedures, proactively recruiting either directly or through agencies, performs employment processing, ensures compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations, participates in administration of safety programs, solves performance problems, assists with health and welfare benefits, maintains all HR records in an organized and confidential manner, facilitates training, and ensures positive employee relations.

To be considered for this position please complete this brief survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/TUTYjJELre

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Takes an active role in understanding the business and employee issues company-wide to ensure fair and consistent administration of HR policies, practices and procedures. Recommend new or modifications to existing policies, practices and procedures to promote a fair and consistent environment.

· Partners with senior leadership on driving goals and execution on key development priorities to foster a team-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, collaboration, accountability, and customer service.

· Develops and presents human resource solutions to senior leadership by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action to senior leadership.

· Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity in fulfilling all aspects of the HR function.

· Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, implementing selected solutions, and coaching and counseling managers and employees.

· Actively manage and further develop HR Activity including, but not limited to employee engagement beginning with onboarding, employee relations, performance management; learning and development; compensation and benefits administration; and compliance.

· In collaboration with senior leadership develops, improves and carries out on-boarding programs for new hires as well as maintaining all badge and facility access programs / systems.

· Conduct impartial investigations into employee situations including, but not limited to, harassment, discrimination and violation of Company policies.

· Processes bi-weekly payroll for 150 employees using ADP Workforce Now platform. Reviews timecards, enters all changes to payroll system.

· Ensures employee records (both physical files and ADP profile) are maintained up-to-date.

· Prepares reports for senior leadership and outside agencies by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

· Displays and employs a high degree of tact when expressing ideas or opinions.

· Complies with local, State and Federal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

· Benefit Administration to include annual renewal process, enrollment, and plan communications.

· Monitors performance evaluation program and recommends changes as necessary.

· Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures.

· Maintains and recommends changes to the Employee Guide.

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

· Partners with senior leadership to strategize and execute hiring goals.

· Partners with department managers to drive goals and execute key development priorities.

· Develop and execute performance reviews in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs other work-related duties as required.

· Participates in implementation and review of the compensation program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises non-exempt employees in the HR department.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

· A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field

· Minimum of seven (7) years' Human Resources experience as a Manager or Generalist in a 24/7 operational manufacturing environment is REQUIRED

· Knowledge of local, State and Federal employment laws and best practices

· Conflict resolution and dispute resolution skills are a MUST

· Customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion

· ADP Workforce Now payroll processing experience with Essential Time and Attendance

· Performance management

· Personnel training experience

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create trust at all levels within an organization

· Able to work well in a diverse environment

  • Skill in effective negotiations
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrated skill in making presentations to groups of people
  • Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies which may occur in any area of the production process;
  • Ability and willingness to travel as requested or required

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

· PHR or SPHR certification highly desired

· Previous Manufacturing experience highly desired

· Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· This position must be willing and able to perform work which requires sitting or standing for long periods of time.

· Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 lb. on an occasional basis

· Ability and willingness to work hours outside of the normally scheduled work-week which may include evenings, week-ends, and holidays;

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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