What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist (Bilingual: French & English) position at Cologix?
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45 digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710 networks, 360 cloud providers, 35 onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
We are seeking an accomplished, strategic, and detail-oriented bilingual (English & French) HR professional to join our growing team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner, the Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in delivering a broad range of HR programs and services, including leading departmental communications, administering leave management programs, supporting employee relations, advancing strategic HR initiatives, and ensuring alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
Serving as a trusted resource to employees across the organization, the Human Resources Generalist will bring a strong service-oriented approach to providing timely, accurate guidance on HR policies, procedures, programs, and a wide range of employee-related matters.
\n- Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers, overseeing HR mailbox inquiries and employment verification requests while delivering timely, accurate guidance on HR policies, benefits, programs, and procedures.
- Coordinate and monitor leave administration through HRIS platforms, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and alignment with applicable policies and requirements.
- Support the new hire onboarding and orientation experience, including preparing employee documentation and resources and facilitating employees’ introduction to organizational policies, procedures, and HR programs.
- Partner with the HR team to ensure the timely and accurate administration of employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, terminations, status changes, transfers, leaves of absence, and position changes.
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of HRIS data and employee records, supporting effective HR operations and reporting.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and practices to support evolving organizational needs.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements, supporting compliant and consistent HR practices across the organization.
- Contribute to strategic HR projects, programs, and cross-functional initiatives, providing coordination and operational support through implementation.
- Support required U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial reporting, helping ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of regulatory and compliance obligations.
- Administer U.S. employment eligibility verification requirements, including reviewing I-9 documentation, processing verifications through E-Verify, and maintaining complete, accurate, and compliant records.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a mandatory requirement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally within a HR Generalist or comparable role supporting a broad range of HR functions.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, best practices, employment standards, and regulatory requirements across both Canada and the United States.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively engage with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational excellence, and effective time management, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to navigate multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms, with Dayforce experience considered a strong asset.
- Demonstrated professional judgment, discretion, and integrity when managing sensitive and confidential employee and organizational information.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.
Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.
Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000