Merrick & Company has experienced steady and exciting growth over the last few years, and we are strategically expanding our HR department to support 1000+ employees!

We are seeking a Human Resources Administrator to lead our onboarding process along with supporting major functions of our HR team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with atleast 3 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Office Administration to expand their talent and depth of experience. Let's grow together!

Merrick currently has more than 25 offices in the United States, Canada, UK, and Mexico. This position reports to a Human Resources Business Partner, while having responsibilities that support the HR team. This position located at our Greenwood Village office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leads onboarding and orientation of all Merrick new hires.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
• Largely performs in a role of first contact for employees, supervisors, and organization leaders.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate HR systems and monitoring for compliance such as employment posters, I-9's, employee files.
• Administer required training for employees through our HRIS learning platform.
• Responsible for client directed background and drug screening.
• Supports and assists the Sr. VP of OD and HR with company talent development programs.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an HR Administrator or similar role/responsibilities.
• GED or High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus!
• Presentation experience is required.
• Experience with multiple office locations strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly with employees on answering questions related to HR content areas required.
• HRIS experience preferred. Experience with UKG/Ulti a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional attention-to-detail with a focus on delivering quality, while meeting deadlines.
• Must be comfortable and confident with presentations, in person and virtually.
• Mindset for continuous improvement with our HR processes.
• Ability to collaborate on creative solutions with HR Team.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools required (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be professional, and work with ethics and integrity, treating all information in a confidential manner.
• Must meet expectations of attendance and punctuality.
• Communication: strong verbal, written and presentation skills required.
• Customer Focused: dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Due to the integrity required (perceived and actual) in any HR position, family members of Merrick employees will not be eligible for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• Typical wage range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. The pay range listed in this posting indicates the position’s eligibility to work in the state of Colorado and is consistent with our offices there; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.