Human Resources Generalist

Windigo Logistics seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist for an onsite Denver, CO role with a salary range of USD 55,000 to 60,000 per year to oversee medical leaves, Job Duty Profiles (JDPs), attendance, investigations, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical leaves from initial notification through return-to-work, ensuring compliance at every step.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for medical leave procedures, required documentation, deadlines, and return-to-work criteria.
• Track medical absences and provide timely information on available leave options.
• Coordinate with employees, supervisors, HR leadership, and third-party leave administrators on leave status and follow-up.
• Manage the Job Duty Profile process, distributing forms and instructions to employees and supervisors.
• Review completed JDP documentation and coordinate work restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work requirements with HR leadership and operational management.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records related to medical leaves, JDPs, restrictions, certifications, and return-to-work documentation.
• Monitor leave usage, deadlines, and status to ensure timely follow-up and legal compliance.
• Confirm return-to-work documentation is complete before clearance is granted.
• Regularly review attendance records to identify patterns and potential policy violations.
• Verify absences against approved leave, PTO, call-outs, and other documentation before issuing discipline.
• Prepare attendance-related disciplinary actions accurately and within established timelines.
• Coordinate with supervisors to deliver attendance discipline consistently and promptly.
• Maintain attendance notes, discipline records, and supporting documentation securely.
• Respond to questions about attendance policies, occurrences, and disciplinary steps from employees and supervisors.
• Assist with attendance grievances, investigations, and disputes by gathering and reviewing relevant records.
• Ensure consistent application of attendance policies and progressive discipline procedures.
• Serve as a resource on workplace concerns, attendance matters, leave procedures, and HR policies.
• Assist in resolving employee relations issues through fact gathering and coordination with HR leadership.
• Provide guidance on company policies and workplace procedures to employees and supervisors.
• Support disciplinary meetings, coaching sessions, and other employee relations discussions.
• Conduct intake meetings related to employee complaints and workplace concerns.
• Gather relevant information including witness statements, attendance records, emails, and other supporting documentation.
• Conduct interviews with employees and witnesses regarding workplace incidents.
• Document investigation findings and prepare clear, factual summaries for review by HR leadership.
• Assist with disciplinary meetings and employee relations discussions arising from investigations.
• Maintain documentation related to medical leaves, JDPs, attendance, investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance matters.
• Ensure employee records are complete, confidential, and filed appropriately.
• Assist with ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Support HR leadership with compliance documentation, audits, and recordkeeping efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and company procedures related to leave, attendance, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
• Coordinate communication among employees, supervisors, operational management, leave administrators, and HR leadership.
• Assist with employee training and policy communication initiatives.
• Support HR projects and program implementations, providing back-up support for other HR functions as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, medical, and company information; exercise professional judgment on sensitive matters.
• Assist HR leadership with HR projects and ongoing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of medical leave administration, attendance management, and progressive discipline.
• Solid employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Strong investigative and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to conduct interviews and document findings clearly, accurately, and objectively.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple employee cases, deadlines, and priorities independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive workplace and medical matters professionally.
• Ability to interpret and consistently apply company policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, attendance systems, and leave-tracking systems.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in human resources or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HR information systems (HRIS)
• Attendance systems
• Leave-tracking systems

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance