People Operations (Human Resources) Manager

Griffith Centers is seeking a People Operations Manager to lead HR and administrative operations onsite in Colorado Springs. This role ensures compliance with employment laws while aligning people processes with strategic objectives, overseeing recruiting, onboarding, benefits, development, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the full-cycle hiring process, from job postings through applicant recruitment and screening, interview scheduling, and candidate selection.
• Directs pre-employment activities and new-hire onboarding to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Manages employee offboarding, including terminating access and coordinating the return of company property.
• Manages employee relations, addresses concerns, and resolves workplace issues fairly and effectively.
• Administers the company benefits plan.
• Assists the department director with annual open enrollment and resolves complex benefits issues requiring discretion and judgment.
• Facilitates training and development programs to enhance employee skills, engagement, and retention.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records and documentation to ensure compliance with the State, COA and other regulatory agencies.
• Oversees tracking and monitoring of employee training to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and internal standards.
• Administers unemployment and workers’ compensation programs, making recommendations to minimize organizational risk and financial exposure.
• Supports the department director in conducting investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SHRM certification (SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP) required.
• Three or more years’ experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Paycom HRIS required.
• Knowledge of current laws, regulations, trends, resources and information related to Human Resources.
• Familiar with CDHS Volume 7 rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work an open and flexible schedule to meet assigned staff, clients, and program needs, including some holidays, nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain healthy emotional and physical boundaries in personal and professional relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.

Technologies

• Paycom HRIS
• Microsoft Suite

Benefits

• Competitive base pay starting at $57,784 - $65,000/year.
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• 10 Vacation Days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications.

WHY GRIFFITH CENTERS?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture: Embrace a culture focused on service, safety, ethics, passion, and collaboration to transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, diverse community setting with opportunities for growth and learning.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA COMPLIANCE

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR at [email protected].

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

As a federal contractor, Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.