HR Generalist (Centennial, CO, USA)

HR Generalist - Centennial, CO (Hybrid)

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

At Orica, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our North America HR team and help shape the employee experience across a dynamic and evolving business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives on solving complex people challenges, partnering with leaders, and influencing positive organizational outcomes. You'll work closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support both hourly and salaried employee populations while contributing to strategic initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

If you're someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day employee support with meaningful project work and wants to make a visible impact in a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role – 39551 - HR Generalist (Centennial, CO, USA)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a HR Generalist within our North America HR Business Partnering team focused on collaborating closely with our HR Business Partner team to drive strategic HR initiatives and support hourly and salaried employees, as well as leadership teams. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects.

What You’ll Do 

As a trusted HR partner, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders and employees through a wide range of HR activities, including:

•    Partnering with leaders to address employee relations matters and workplace challenges.
•    Coaching managers on performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes.
•    Providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
•    Supporting organizational initiatives focused on employee engagement, culture, talent development, and change management.
•    Collaborating with Payroll, Benefits, and HR Operations teams to resolve employee inquiries and improve processes.
•    Preparing HR analytics, reports, and insights that support business decision-making.
•    Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
•    Supporting audits, regulatory requirements, and record management activities.
•    Contributing to policy development, communication, and implementation efforts.
•    Assisting with business transformation and integration activities, including acquisitions and organizational change initiatives.
•    Support organizational initiatives related to employee engagement, culture, and talent development.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with sound judgment, business partnership skills, and a passion for helping people succeed.

•    Experience supporting managers and employees across a broad range of HR functions.
•    Confidence navigating employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
•    Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
•    A collaborative approach and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in situations where there may not be a clear or simple answer.
•    A growth mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve.
•    Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or organizational change is a plus.

Why Join Orica?

At Orica, you'll have the opportunity to:

•    Partner directly with leaders and influence business outcomes.
•    Work on meaningful HR initiatives that impact employees across North America.
•    Gain exposure to a global organization and collaborate with teams around the world.
•    Develop your career through challenging work, professional development, and growth opportunities.
•    Be part of a values-driven culture that prioritizes safety, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Role Dimensions 

•    This is a hybrid role, which will require you to report to the Centennial, CO office at least three days a week. 
•    This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports. 
•    You must have the ability to work in an open seating