Remote Hris Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

We'relooking for someone who takes pride in making the complex feel simple. This role is ideal for an HRIS andHROperations professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving systems, and leaving things better than they found them.

As the owner of NEI's HR systems,you'llbe responsible forthe accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of ourpeopledata and core HR technology.You'llpartner closely with IT, Finance, and other key stakeholders across the business to streamline and automateHROperations, andyou'llplay a lead role in driving HR system enhancements and implementations that support key people programs and the future of HR technology at NEI.

Salary Range:$80,000- $105,0000/ year

The salary range above is basedonthe Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to bothlocal / in-office(Lakewood, CO) andfull-time remotecandidates.

• Act as the primary administrator for the HRIS (Paycom and future platforms), ensuring accuracy and integrity of employee data, compensation, and relatedrecords.

• Serve as the HRIS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the organization, providing responsive support to Team Members and departments by answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and delivering guidance to ensure effective use of the platform.

• Adapt quickly to new HRIS platforms andoptimizesystem functionality to support evolvingHRneeds.

• Partner with IT tooptimizeHRIS integrations with Business Intelligence tools andDeltekVantagepoint, ensuringaccurateand reliable data flow.

• Conduct regular data audits, troubleshoot system issues, andmaintainongoing system integrity.

• Generate reports and dashboards that provide insights into workforce trends and total rewards metrics, delivering analytical support for broader HR programs andpeoplestrategies.

• Support payroll-related audits and data validation activities in partnership with Payroll and Finance.

• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and change logs to ensure continuity, compliance, and audit readiness.

• Manage HRIS security, role-based access, and user permissions, ensuringappropriate controls, data privacy, and compliance in partnership with IT.

• Identifyopportunities to improve and automate People Operations processes, with a focus on scalability, accuracy, and employee experience.

• Lead or support implementation of HR technology that enables core People programs, including performance management and compensation processes.

• Approach system implementations from a programmatic lens, ensuring tools align withHRstrategy, operational workflows, and change management needs.

• Serve as project lead for HR systems initiatives, managing requirements, timelines, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews, system optimization, and process refinement.

• Experience:7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in HRIS or HR systems ownership within a multi-state organization.

• Education:Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Demonstrated experience serving as the primary administrator for an HRIS (e.g., Paycom or similar platforms), with responsibility for system configuration, data integrity, user access, optimization, and leading or significantly contributing to HR systems implementations or major enhancements; ability to quickly learn and adapt to new HR systems required.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with IT, Finance,and other stakeholdersto support system integrations, audits, data accuracy, and operational controls.

• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion, with the ability to take initiative, prioritize competing tasks, and deliver results as a highly organized, motivated self-starter.

• Advanced Excelexpertiseand strongdata reporting, with the ability to analyze and present workforce data and a strong understanding of BI tools and data structures.

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

• Experience supporting payroll operations, including familiarity with payroll processes, audits, and HRIS-payroll system integrations.

• Hands-on experience with Paycom or similar enterprise HRIS platforms.

• Professional HRcertificationsuch as SHRM-CP or PHR.

• Prior experience working in an engineering, consulting, or project-based organization, with exposure to professional services environments.

• Familiarity with change management practices related to HR systems, process improvement, or organizational transformation.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting.

Travel: Occasional: 0 - 15%

Serving Others. EnrichingEnvironment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for six straight years (2020- 2025), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI's mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI's founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members' diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunityemployer,and we do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status,maritalstatus, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

We believe that taking care of our team members is of theutmostimportance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industryinvolvement,providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles.Outcomprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting

• Annual & discretionary bonus programs

• Paid time off

• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion

• Annual Team Building

• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility

• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities

• Pet insurance

NEI Electric Power Engineeringparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.