What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager position at Safilo USA?
Human Resources Manager
Safilo, Denver, CO
Open to Relocation
At Safilo Group, we design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality eyewear for some of the world’s most recognized brands. With a global presence and a strong heritage in craftsmanship and innovation, Safilo is a leader in the optical industry—driven by people, performance, and purpose.
We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our fast-paced optical/eyewear distribution center in Denver.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll partner closely with operations to drive people strategy, ensure compliance, and foster a strong, engaged workplace culture in a logistics-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
As our HR leader on-site, you will:
- Lead Talent & Workforce Planning
- Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles
- Partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs
- Oversee onboarding to ensure strong employee integration
- Drive Employee Relations & Culture
- Manage employee relations with professionalism and integrity
- Support performance improvement and conflict resolution
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
- Ensure Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
- Lead workplace investigations and maintain HR records
- Serve as a key liaison with global HQ
- Own Leave & Benefits Administration
- Manage FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and other leave programs
- Guide employees and managers through leave processes
- Oversee benefits and support employee understanding
- Lead Performance & Development
- Drive performance review processes
- Coach managers on feedback and development
- Implement training programs to support growth
- Oversee Payroll & Compensation
- Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance
- Support compensation strategy and market competitiveness
- Partner on budgeting and workforce planning
- Use Data to Drive Decisions
- Track HR metrics (turnover, engagement, absenteeism)
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership
- Champion Safety & Operations
- Lead safety programs and committee initiatives
- Oversee workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs
- Partner with temporary staffing agencies
What We’re Looking For
- Fluency in both English and Spanish (required)
- 5–8 years of progressive HR experience (distribution, logistics, or manufacturing preferred)
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with HRIS systems (ADP TotalSource, SAP preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
Work Environment
This is a warehouse-based role with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and a non-climate-controlled environment.
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the opportunity to own HR for a critical operation, influence leadership decisions, and make a real impact on employee experience and business performance.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000