Human Resources Manager

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make a Lasting Impact in the Community Are you motivated by meaningful work and the opportunity to strengthen a community from the inside out? As our Human Resources Manager, you will play a key strategic role in shaping the employee experience for a diverse local government organization dedicated to public service. Why This Role Matters Every decision you make in this role helps shape the employee experience for people who serve the community every day—from first responders to planners, engineers, recreation staff, and beyond. Your work directly supports a healthy, engaged, and high-performing municipal workforce, making a tangible difference in the lives of both employees and residents. This is more than an HR job—it is an opportunity to lead with purpose, elevate the employee experience, and contribute to the long-term vitality of a community. Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership and support in all aspects of human resources for a diverse public sector organization. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and retention, employee relations, performance management, employee training and development, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, HRIS, policy/process monitoring and development, compensation, wellness and benefits. In addition, this position develops and monitors departmental budgets and programs, supervises designated human resource personnel and assists City departments with organizational and personnel related initiatives.

Requirements

• 4 years/Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field. An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.
• 5 years progressively responsible human resources experience with in-depth knowledge of human resources principles and practices.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• 3 years' experience in employee and/or labor relations.
• In-depth knowledge of the theories and practices associated with the field of human resources.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions or recommendations.
• Strong detail, analytical and statistical orientation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including making public presentations.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports on complex issues.
• Ability to direct, guide and develop staff.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding employment issues.
• Strong customer service ethic, sound judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the Human Resources Department along with ability to work independently with very little direction.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of ethics, integrity and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in employee relations, recruitment strategy, and policy and program development highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides proactive, strategic HR leadership to assigned client groups, building strong partnerships with supervisors and employees to address high-impact workforce and organizational issues.
• Working with the Chief Human Resources Officer, leads the development and execution of a strategic talent acquisition and onboarding strategy, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience, process efficiency, and alignment with organizational workforce goals.
• Designs, supports, and evaluates programs for employee training, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
• Provides leadership and expertise in total rewards, including compensation, benefits, wellness, and reward program design.
• Consults with departments on pay practices, benefits utilization, and workforce cost optimization.
• Oversees interactive ADA processes and employee relations, offering guidance to supervisors and employees on conflict resolution, performance management, coaching, policy application, and employment best practices.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations relevant to Colorado municipal operations.
• Serves as a subject matter resource on legal and policy requirements.
• Conducts complex and sensitive workplace investigations, analyzes HR-related challenges, and provides well-reasoned recommendations grounded in policy, law, and organizational values.
• Responsible for communicating summary information and recommendations on various HR related topics, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization including employees, supervisors, executive management and/or City Council.
• Communicates HR-related information and recommendations in a clear, professional manner to employees, supervisors, and as needed, to the executive leadership and City Council.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with external partners including vendors, consultants, candidates, service providers, and members of the public.
• Assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with development and monitoring of operational budgets, program budgets, and financial plans for HR initiatives.
• Utilizes HRIS data, metrics, and analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support workforce planning and continuous improvement
• Analyzes HR programs, benefits, and related workforce costs to identify success indicators, efficiency opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Contributes to the development of departmental short- and long-term goals, strategic initiatives, and organizational development strategies.
• Supervises and mentors designated HR staff, fostering an inclusive, high-performance, and service-oriented HR team environment.
• Serve as the acting Chief Human Resource Officer (Department Director) during their absence, providing leadership, guidance, and decision-making authority to ensure continuity of operations and effective management of departmental activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager