Aurora Organic Dairy is hiring: HR Operations Specialist in Boulder

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Base pay range

$61,400.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented HR Operations Specialist with strong data analytics skills to join our HR Service Delivery team in Boulder, CO. This unique role blends traditional HR responsibilities with a focus on leveraging data to drive strategic decision‑making and enhance HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for both people operations and data analytics, enabling them to support our workforce while providing actionable insights through data.

Administration Support

• Process day‑to‑day core HR functions that support the employee life cycle with accuracy and respect for confidentiality.
• Utilize HRIS and other data systems with accuracy and integrity. Examples of duties are: new hire entries, separation, onboarding, maintaining employee records/changes, and facilitating all pre‑employment recruitment procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with Payroll department to manage employee changes and/or corrections.
• Maintain I‑9 and E‑Verify files and binders. Track immigration status and expiration dates. Prepare for regular audits.
• Oversee and process Worker’s Compensation and injury reports, including maintaining communication with insurance vendors and AOD safety and HR management teams.
• Coordinate and track employees LOA’s including CO FAMLI, FMLA and AOD Leave.
• Process and respond to Unemployment Claims in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage and enhance HR workflows and configuration, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain and purge paper and electronic personnel files according to document retention policies.
• Provide occasional front desk support when Coordinator is out of office.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner both in‑person and electronically.
• Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation to employees and managers.
• Collaborate with other members of the HR Teams across AOD to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations contributing to a well‑functioning HR infrastructure.
• Participate and execute AOD wellness and culture initiatives.
• Assist Sr. Benefits & Compliance Specialist with coordination of annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
• Provide support to members of the HR Service Delivery Team, CPO, and site HR Leadership teams as required.

Data Analytics, Reporting and HRIS

• Utilize HRIS and other data systems to pull reports while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare, organize, and analyze HR data related to employee headcount, turnover, compensation, safety/OSHA, and workforce demographics.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to track key metrics and performance indicators.
• Utilize data to analyze and identify trends and insights that tell a story and inform HR strategies and provide actionable recommendations.
• Build dashboards and portals for Open Enrollment and other employee events via HRIS or other data systems.
• Assist in compliance reporting and audit preparation using data‑driven evidence.
• Support training and development programs by evaluating effectiveness through metrics and feedback analysis.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion and adhere to all data protection regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience.
• 1+ year of data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, preferably with ADP.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualization).
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of AOD employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of federal and CO state employment laws and best HR practices.
• Occasional travel to plants and farms where AOD operates.
• This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work onsite in the office 2–3 days per week, with the remaining days available for remote work.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Discretion, integrity and professionalism while handling sensitive information.
• Basic knowledge of CO FAMLI Program.
• Interest in AOD’s passion for animals, people, planet.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s success by combining human resources expertise with the power of data analytics. If you are passionate about people and numbers, and eager to help shape a data‑driven HR function, we invite you to apply.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industry

Food Production