HR Manager (HR)

Imperial Dade•Denver, CO

About The Position

The HR Manager provides strategic and hands-on Human Resources leadership to employees and managers across the Mountain Region, including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. The role leads and develops a team of three HR Generalists and partners with business leaders on employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, recruiting, safety, and policy compliance. Travel throughout the region is required as business needs dictate, with travel expected at least quarterly.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant employee-relations responsibility.
Strong working knowledge of employment practices and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive matters, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and respond effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel by car and airplane throughout the assigned region as required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Previous people-management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional HR certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop three HR Generalists by setting priorities, providing ongoing feedback, evaluating performance, and supporting professional development.
Serve as an HR partner to regional leaders and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, employee relations, and workforce matters.
Promote consistent and fair interpretation and application of company policies and employment practices across assigned locations.
Advise leaders on performance management, corrective action, compensation, promotions, demotions, and other employment decisions.
Conduct or support workplace investigations, document findings, recommend appropriate action, and escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Area HR Director as appropriate.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and assist with agency claims, wage-and-hour matters, and related responses.
Oversee regional leave administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee programs with internal teams and external providers.
Partner with Total Rewards, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Talent Acquisition, and other corporate functions to resolve issues and deliver consistent HR programs and services.
Support recruiting activities for assigned locations, including workforce planning, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, as needed.
Develop and deliver HR training for managers, newly promoted leaders, and HR Generalists on policies, procedures, compliance, and effective people-management practices.
Review workforce trends, exit interview feedback, and employee-relations data to identify risks, recommend solutions, and support employee engagement and retention.
Maintain regular communication with assigned locations and provide HR Generalist coverage when needed to ensure continuity of support.
Participate in HR meetings, regional initiatives, and special projects, including presenting HR topics and training as requested.
Travel throughout the Mountain Region as business needs require, with travel expected at least quarterly.
Perform other duties as assigned.