HR Assistant
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Pay Range: $26.00–$30.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Amount of Travel Required: TBD
Schedule: Monday through Friday. From 7:00am to 5:00pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan, 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Life Insurance/AD&D – Employer paid
- Voluntary Insurance: Accidental, Critical and additional Life Insurance/AD&D
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Company Overview
Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI), based in Englewood, CO, is a leading self-performing civil contractor serving Colorado since 1998. ESI specializes in Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for commercial, municipal, and federal projects.
Position Summary
The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources department while serving as one of the first points of contact for ESI employees, applicants, clients, vendors, and visitors.
This position helps keep day-to-day HR and office operations running smoothly and requires someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys helping people. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has strong communication and customer service skills, and is comfortable learning new computer systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.
- Answer common questions from applicants and employees regarding company policies, benefits, hiring processes, and other HR-related topics; refer more complex questions to the appropriate HR team member or management.
- Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of employee and HR records.
- Assist with Onboarding documentation and training.
- Conduct periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure required documentation is complete and properly filed.
- Provide general clerical and administrative support to the HR department.
- Answer incoming phone calls, direct calls, and take messages.
- Provide friendly and professional customer service to employees, vendors, clients, applicants, and visitors.
- Operate office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines, voicemail systems, and computers.
- Open, sort, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assist with calendars, schedules, appointments, and meeting coordination.
- Help maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment.
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate HRIS and other computer applications.
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
Education and Experience
- 2+ years of administrative or office support experience.
- General knowledge of HR functions.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Physical Demands
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and material handling
• Lift 10–50 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional climbing and overhead reaching
• Continuous physical activity throughout workday
• PPE required at all times on job sites
Work Environment
- Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to varying weather conditions
- Equal Opportunity and E-Verify participating employer
- Reasonable accommodation available as needed
Note: This job description outlines primary duties and expectations but is not exhaustive. ESI may revise or assign additional duties as needed. This is not a contract of employment.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
