Manager, HR Operations

Intrepid Potash•Denver, CO

4d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, HR Operations is based in Denver, Colorado, and supports approximately 500 employees, primarily across Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The role translates business priorities and strategy into standardized processes, policies, controls, training, and service delivery practices designed for scale and consistency. It leads and continuously improves day-to-day HR operations so employees and leaders can do their best work.

Requirements

Proficiency with multiple HRIS/HRM systems, including ADP, employee data management, reporting, workforce metrics, and using operational data to identify trends and improve decisions.
Experience with HRIS setup/configuration design and processes.
Progressively responsible HR experience, including experience leading HR operations, shared services, employee lifecycle processes, and/or a comparable HR function.
Ability to simplify, standardize, document, and continuously improve HR processes, workflows, service standards, and employee experiences across multiple locations.
Strong people leadership, communication, judgment, and customer-service skills; ability to establish clear expectations, develop team members, manage competing priorities, and ensure accurate and timely execution.
Knowledge of multi-state employment requirements, public company and SOX controls, HR policies, records management, data privacy, and audit-ready HR practices.
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, economics, computer information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Lead consistent, responsive HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, leaves, transfers, and offboarding.
Simplify and standardize HR processes, workflows, documentation, and service expectations across locations while preserving appropriate local flexibility.
Ensure employee data and records are accurate, timely, and secure; strengthen HR systems, controls, reporting, and data governance.
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Finance, IT, and site leaders to resolve issues and provide seamless employee support.
Monitor multi-state requirements, administer policies and procedures, and prepare for audits to maintain compliant HR operations.
Use workforce metrics and service data to identify trends, clarify priorities, improve decisions, and measure the effectiveness of HR programs and processes.
Lead, develop, and hold the HR operations team accountable for high-quality execution, continuous improvement, and a positive customer experience.