Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000
Reports to: Operations Director
Location: Basalt, Colorado

Job Summary:
The human resources (HR) manager serves as an integral part of leading Aspen Hope Center’s growth and culture. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in HR, a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and procedures, the ability to handle the ever-changing nature of the workforce and a knack for connecting with others to ensure various needs relating to human capital are appropriately managed. This individual will collaborate with the agency’s executive team on a regular basis to ensure cohesive communications and connectivity about all things related to human resources. This job requires a versatile professional who is comfortable operating at the tactical level.

Essential Job Functions:

• Helps to refine and execute employee standards and procedures, utilizing and improving upon existing HR systems and processes

• Maintains, administers and enhance employee benefits programs, including but not limited to, compensation, health insurance, expenses, paid time off and employee assistance

• Collaborates with leadership team around employee recruitment to define requirements; use a multi-channel approach to attract candidates; facilitate candidate interviews, evaluation, and selection; and complete offer packages and background checks

• Utilizes internal and external resources to ensure compliance around federal and state labor laws and regulations, both current and those that are planned for implementation

• Obtains proper paperwork and maintain organized personnel files and strict adherence to confidentiality

• Maintains and updates all agency documents related to staff; including but not limited to employee handbook, new hire checklists, exit checklists and exit interviews; and communicate details and updates to employees

• Promotes and fosters a safe work environment; and process workers’ compensation claims if needed 

• Collaborates with department supervisors to create appropriate orientations to prepare staff for work responsibilities/assignments

• Implements training sessions that support employee growth and development while staying relevant with industry trends and requirements, including department specific staff trainings

• Completes reference and employment verification for former employees

• Collaborates and facilitate meetings as needed with outside contractors including, but not limited to, payroll, retirement and benefits administrators, etc. and communicate policies, updates, etc. to staff

• Supports departments in the development and delivery of strategic HR plans to fit with the overall agency direction and philosophy

• Assists in the resolution of conflict and employee grievances; and provides support to directors and supervisors when disciplinary action is required.

• Partners with department leaders to champion the onboarding process, ensuring the agency’s operations are up-to-date with a successful new employee experience

• Serves as the main point of contact for any day-to-day questions regarding human resources (e.g., payroll, benefits inquiries, time off inquiries, updating documents, etc.)

• Cultivates and maintains employee relations and support a positive workplace culture, always taking into consideration the agency’s mission, values and service provision; and ensuring that employees feel a sense of belonging

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in HR positions of high-level responsibility

• Experience with internal communications and culture-building

• Experience advancing employment equity through policy and coaching

• Highly detail-oriented and organized by nature

• Strong data skills, leveraging the power of data to inform decisions about hiring and retention

• Exceptional written communication and and interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain communication with administrative, clinical and school-based staff on a regular basis 

• Understanding of federal and state HR laws

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism

• Act as a trusted confidant within the executive team

• Commitment to upholding confidentiality and discretion at all times, and adhering to the minimum necessary rule whenever data is shared

• Adeptness in navigating and problem-solving to address employee needs as they arise

• Extensive knowledge and proven ability to uphold agency policies and systems

• Familiarity with HR software and working knowledge of Google Suite

• Ability to be nimble and versatile in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment

• Ability to uphold and represent the values and philosophy of the agency

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study such as Human Resources or Business Management 

• Minimum of three years of human resources experience 

• Certification in PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred

Benefits for full-time employees:

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available

• 403b contribution with discretionary employer match

• Employee wellness stipend

This job description is not an employment contract, nor is it intended to show every detail of the duties and requirements of the job. The job description is intended to provide a listing of primary responsibilities and tasks. The job description may be augmented by performance expectations and additional duties, which may be assigned either in writing or verbally at any time by management.

It is the established policy of Aspen Hope Center to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, severe or morbid obesity, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Aspen Hope Center takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.