New

Human Resources & Compliance Specialist

Vaco
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 / yr
401(k)
United States, Colorado, Fort Collins
Apr 16, 2026
The Opportunity Vaco has partnered with an organization in the specialized manufacturing and hazmat transportation space who is seeking a hands?on, operational Human Resources & Compliance Specialist to support its evolving business. This role is ideal for an HR generalist who enjoys owning day?to?day HR operations, coordinating compliance activities, and improving processes in a fast?paced environment. A meaningful portion of this position is dedicated to DOT driver compliance coordination, making prior experience with Department of Transportation motor carriers or regulated workforces highly desirable. This is an onsite role based in Fort Collins, CO and requires consistent in?person presence to support payroll, compliance workflows, and operational needs. Responsibilities: HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Own and facilitate key stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee transitions Run day?to?day HR operations with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and consistency Maintain organized, audit?ready personnel files and employee documentation Help update, maintain, and enforce HR policies, job descriptions, and standard operating procedures Compliance & DOT Coordination Coordinate DOT?related compliance processes for drivers in a regulated transportation environment, including: Driver Qualification File (DQF) management DOT onboarding documentation and qualification tracking Drug & Alcohol testing coordination and required compliance workflows Ensure internal teams are consistently following required regulatory and safety processes Partner with leadership and external experts as needed to remain compliant Payroll, Benefits & HRIS Process payroll and payroll?related changes using Paylocity (in partnership with Accounting) Support benefits administration and insurance renewals, including broker/provider coordination Maintain HRIS accuracy, data integrity, and reporting Recruiting, Performance & Training Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager partnership Facilitate performance review cycles and assist with merit increase coordination Track completion of required training programs and compliance items What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications 3+ years of hands?on HR experience in an operational environment (small to mid?sized company preferred) Experience processing payroll or managing payroll inputs (Paylocity preferred; other systems acceptable) Familiarity with DOT compliance processes or experience in a regulated transportation, logistics, or manufacturing setting Strong attention to detail with the ability to own processes end?to?end Clear, professional communicator who collaborates effectively with leadership and frontline managers Preferred / Nice to Have Experience supporting DOT?regulated motor carriers or hazmat operations Exposure to safety consortiums or C/TPAs (e.g., DISA or similar) Experience working in an environment with evolving or newly built HR policies and SOPs Understanding of multi?state employment practices Compensation & Benefits Base salary + Annual bonus and profit?sharing program Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match PTO & Holiday Pay Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.