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Canopy Aerospace & Defense · 1 day ago

Human Resources Associate

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

2+ years exp

Canopy Aerospace & Defense is dedicated to advancing materials and manufacturing processes for challenging missions in space. They are seeking a highly motivated HR Associate to support day-to-day HR operations and collaborate with leadership in a dynamic environment.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Paige White

Responsibilities

Administer day-to-day human resources functions including employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding, compensation & benefits administration, timecard aggregation & management, and compliance

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns, ensuring positive employee relations

Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system (UKG) and benefits programs, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality

Lead performance review cycles, training and development initiatives, formal and informal review/feedback, birthdays, work anniversaries, and other employee appreciation and engagement programs

Prepare HR reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel, including turnover data, headcount reports, and other key HR metrics

Work with operational leadership to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies

Participate in audits and help implement best practices to streamline HR operations

Oversee and execute onboarding and offboarding workflows on-site for new hires

Plan and execute on-site and off-site events

Support team organization, strategy, and planning efforts with Canopy Technologies President to include general administrative functions such as supplies, office inventory, visitors, and shipping & receiving

Qualification

HRIS systemsMicrosoft ExcelHR fundamentalsUKG experienceEmployee engagementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

2–3 years of experience in human resources, HR operations, or a similar administrative support role

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reporting), modern prompt-based AI tools

Experience using an HRIS system for employee recordkeeping and workflow management

Strong understanding of HR fundamentals including onboarding, benefits basics, and personnel file compliance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and conversations with professionalism and tact

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work onsite in Littleton, Colorado for 24 hours per week

Preferred

Experience with UKG or another enterprise HRIS platforms

Prior HR experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or defense-industrial environment

Knowledge of federal and Colorado state employment laws and compliance requirements

Experience supporting performance review cycles, training programs, or employee engagement initiatives

Familiarity with generating HR dashboards or reporting metrics (turnover, headcount, time-to-fill, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to improve processes or support HR audits and best-practice initiatives

Company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees