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City of Colorado Springs · 3 weeks ago

Human Resources Manager - Employee Relations

Colorado Springs Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $152K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Manager to lead their HR Business Partner team and oversee the employee relations function. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services and supporting a positive employee experience across the organization.

GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the HRBP team

Ensure strong alignment between departmental business objectives and workforce strategies

Guide HRBPs in delivering proactive consultation, consistent HR practices, and effective guidance to leaders across the City

Oversee employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, leader coaching, and consultation on complex employee issues

Partner closely with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure fair, compliant, and consistent processes that promote employee engagement and reduce organizational risk

Manage the City’s CDL and Drug & Alcohol programs in compliance with federal and state regulations

Ensure program integrity, reduce risk exposure, and support the readiness and safety of the City’s workforce

Qualification

Employee RelationsHR LeadershipHR ComplianceWorkforce PlanningHR MetricsSupervisory ExperienceHR CertificationsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Proven HR leadership experience with emphasis in employee relations, HR business partner models, or related strategic HR functions

Expert ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, in coordination with legal counsel

Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and workforce planning

Ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders, and drive collaboration across a large and diverse organization

A data-driven approach with experience using HR metrics and insights to guide decisions and shape strategy

Demonstrated success implementing HR programs and practices that deliver measurable results

Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for diverse audiences and organizational levels

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related area of study

At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, with demonstrated expertise in employee relations

Two years of supervisory experience

Preferred

Possession of an HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP

Prior professional HR experience in a public sector environment

Benefits

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.