The Role
Leads the organization’s human resources function, overseeing HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, training, performance management, organizational development, safety initiatives, and HR staff. Partners with executive leadership on workforce planning, engagement, retention, succession planning, policies, budgets, and strategic initiatives. Ensures employment-law compliance, manages HRIS processes and metrics, supports investigations, and maintains confidentiality.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Title: Human Resources Director
Department: Human Resources
Reporting Function: Executive Director
Supervisory Functions: HR Business Partners, HR Operations Specialist
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 annually
Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing and administering the organization’s human resources functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, HR compliance, organizational development, safety initiatives, and HR operations. Provides strategic and operational HR leadership to support organizational goals, employee engagement, retention, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Department: Human Resources
Reporting Function: Executive Director
Supervisory Functions: HR Business Partners, HR Operations Specialist
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 annually
Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing and administering the organization’s human resources functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, HR compliance, organizational development, safety initiatives, and HR operations. Provides strategic and operational HR leadership to support organizational goals, employee engagement, retention, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and oversight for all human resources operations and initiatives.
- Partners with organizational leadership to support strategic planning, workforce development, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversees recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding processes.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Develops, implements, and updates HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Supervises and supports HR staff through coaching, development, and performance management.
- Oversees compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS processes.
- Provides guidance and support to managers regarding employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and performance concerns.
- Partners with leadership to support organizational culture, staff development, and succession planning efforts.
- Monitors HR metrics and trends to support data-informed decision-making.
- Coordinates training and professional development initiatives for staff and leadership.
- Collaborates with safety and operational teams to support workplace safety and compliance efforts.
- Participates in organizational planning, annual operating plans, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintains confidentiality of employee and organizational information.
- Conduct HR research studies and prepare reports as needed.
- Assist with employee investigations and workplace concerns.
- Represent the organization at meetings, trainings, and community events as appropriate.
- Support the development and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and operational plans.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Attend all trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon.
- Maintain current knowledge of HR trends, employment law updates, and HR best practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to human resources leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive human resources experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of HR leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with HRIS systems, benefits administration, and performance management processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of leadership.
- Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 7 years of progressive human resources experience
- At least 3 years of HR leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance requirements
- Experience with HRIS systems, benefits administration, and performance management processes
- Excellent organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1948 by the parents of two sons with developmental disabilities, Laradon was the very first charitable organization in the Rocky Mountain region to offer support, education, and training to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is now the largest and most diverse service provider of its kind in Colorado, serving over 700 children and adults with developmental disabilities each year. Learn more at www.laradon.org.
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