Job Title: Human Resources Manager

FSLA Status: Full-time, exempt

Date Last Reviewed: August 26, 2024

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager works with the senior management team as a strategic partner providing leadership to develop, guide, implement, and evaluate LHS’ human resource (HR) functions. This position is responsible for policies and practices; employee relations; compliance; organizational development; performance management and compensation; benefits; payroll administration; recruitment, hiring and retention; training and development; planning and budgeting; the achievement of annual goals; and the fulfillment of the organization’s mission. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/Budgeting

· Strategically develop, implement, and monitor operating fiscal plans and budgets with respect to salary, benefits, and other HR expenses.

· As a member of the senior management team, participate in organization-wide strategic planning and implementation.

· Stay up to date on state and federal employment legislation, including harassment and discrimination compliant investigation and wage and hour claims and/or grievances, to provide support, education and advice to LHS.

· Prepare staffing metrics that measure specific HR data and provide management/board reports as needed.

Benefits

· Complete benefits administration including new hire enrollment, changes, and termination of benefits for employees, and annual open enrollment.

· Manage contracts and relationships with benefits brokers and insurance providers.

· Act as plan administrator for all employee benefit packages.

· Stay up to date with legislative developments including the Affordable Care Act.

Administration and Recordkeeping

· Ensure all organizational HR materials and publications, including the employee handbook and job descriptions, are accurate and up to date.

· Analyze and organize current and former employee personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and proper retention of records.

· Ensure appropriate documentation and paperwork to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and employment regulations.

Employee Relations

· Manage personnel issues, including hiring, coaching, discipline, and termination in accordance with LHS policies and state and federal laws.

· Educate managers/supervisors regarding current employment laws and policies.

· Assist in developing and facilitating employee appreciation and recognition activities; participates with the Employee Wellness Committee.

· Manage company-wide performance evaluations annually.

· Conduct new staff orientation and termination protocols.

Recruiting

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive recruitment strategy. This includes reviewing and enhancing current processes, creating cost-effective ways of generating high-quality candidates, and developing new initiatives to ensure stronger organizational capability and a higher retention of talent.
• Review resumes as they are received.
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews as necessary.
• Assist and guide managers/supervisors through the hiring process.
• Promote and nurture increased diversity, including cultural, ethnic, gender and racial representation, within the workforce.

Safety

• Work closely with the designated safety officer to address employee safety concerns.
• Manage all workers’ compensation claims; submit claims online, prepare payroll numbers to determine premiums, ensure all files are kept permanently, etc.

Accounting

• Process payroll biweekly.
• Process HR vendor invoices.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of human resource generalist experience, including payroll processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• HRCI and/or SHRM certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills.

· Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law.

· Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills.

Experience with MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

· Excellent organizational skills: ability to set and accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

Working Conditions:

· Office and animal shelter environment.

· Potential exposure to high noise levels and zoonotic diseases.

· Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

· Frequent use of computer and telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• 403(b): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person