People Experience Specialist

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

Title: People Experience Specialist

Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid role once training is complete)

Level: Entry-Level Professional – Human Resources Reports To: Director, People Strategy & Experience

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 + 10% bonus

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JOB PURPOSE

Support HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, data management, and compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely HR processes, maintain data integrity, and support consistent employee experience and payroll administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Lifecycle Support

• Coordinate onboarding, preboarding, and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all documentation and system updates


• Schedule onboarding sessions and support orientation with leaders


• Guide managers, new hires, and departing employees through HR processes


• Identify and recommend improvements to lifecycle workflows

Payroll & HR Data Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, timekeeping, and PTO data to support payroll processing


• Assist Payroll Specialist with administrative support and employee payroll inquiries


• Compile and distribute recurring HR reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)


• Ensure HR data integrity for reporting, compliance, and payroll accuracy

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support recognition programs, milestone tracking, and employee rewards initiatives


• Coordinate engagement events, trainings, and annual company gatherings


• Manage onboarding materials and employee swag distribution


• Support engagement communications and tracking programs

HR Support, Compliance & Stakeholders

• Provide guidance on HR policies, processes, and procedures


• Escalate employee relations and complex issues to HR partners as needed


• Identify and report compliance issues related to policies and regulations


• Support change management initiatives through communication and coordination


• Coordinate meetings, materials, and actions across stakeholders

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of HR, payroll, or administrative experience


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision


• 7–12 months of team support experience preferred

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.