HR Generalist, Warehouse Operations; KeHE & Mountain Man

HR Generalist, Warehouse Operations (KeHE & Mountain Man)

Location: Denver Metro Area (Aurora, Colorado and Parker, Centennial, Littleton, Colorado) |
Employment Type: Full-time |
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Pay Range: $58,300.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Shift: Monday–Friday, varying shift times (24/7 operations)

Benefits (Day
1): Health/Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA), Supplemental Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD), Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), Holiday Pay for company‑designated holidays.

KeHE is an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products. We’re committed to positive impact, growth, and a culture that fosters development and opportunity. You’ll join a team that’s a force for good.

As a partnership‑oriented Human Resources Generalist, you’ll support our warehouse and food manufacturing operations across multiple sites in the Denver Metro area for KeHE and Mountain Man. Your role will be the first point of contact for front‑line associates and will partner with HR Centers of Excellence.

• Consult local management teams and employees on HR practices, policies, and procedures.
• Drive company safety culture across the facility.
• Recruit, select, and onboard new employees (pre‑hire, onboarding, probation).
• Guide employees and management on benefits programs, including retirement, medical/dental/vision, and leave policies.
• Coordinate with the Leaves team for compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave, Workers’ Compensation, and other programs.
• Partner with management to address employee relations issues such as workplace investigations.
• Guide performance evaluation and merit processes.
• Facilitate training (new hire orientation, coaching, performance enablement).
• Represent the company in legal matters including unemployment claims and hearings.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and accurate data entry into HRIS.
• Serve as point of contact for community and belonging initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• Three to five years of HR Generalist experience; PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced written and spoken Spanish (C1–C2).
• Efficient time‑management, minimal supervision, and strong organizational skills.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight constraints.
• Strong judgment in resolving complex problems in compliance with policies and laws.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Distribution or manufacturing experience in food/beverage/retail operations.
• Leaves administration and management experience.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS.
• Operations management experience.

Lift or move up to 20 lb.; primarily sedentary; minimal travel; typical office environment; moderate noise.

2026‑28368

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibits discrimination and harassment, and is committed to policies and procedures that ensure fair treatment for all.