Human Resources Manager (Human Resources)

General Purpose
The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources department and provide general HR support to Solvistas programs, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.Supervise, support and guide HR and Payroll staff, and provide leadership as it relates to other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive HR questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances, such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.Oversees Payroll processing, working closely with Payroll Specialist to ensure accuracy of payroll and funding reports.Manages the talent acquisition process in partner with the HR Generalist, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommends best practices;Primary responsibility for subject matter expertise as it relates to HR Policies, Procedures, Practices, and ensures such documents are up to date and meet compliance.Assists with onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the organization, including conducting orientation sessions on company culture, mission/vision/values, policies and procedures, benefits, and other resources.Maintains organized and up to date employee records and organization wide calendars.Administers benefit plans including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-provided benefits as adopted by Executive Leadership Team.Assist employees with benefit inquiries and claims processing. Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars in order to stay up to date with labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices.Maintains prompt and regular attendance.Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Duties
Assists Executive Leadership with interviewing, hiring and training new staff in the department.Oversees the daily workflow of assigned staff.Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS, learning management and talent management systems.Demonstrated advanced interpersonal, organizational, and communication (both written and oral) skills.Demonstrated ability to help resolve employee relations issues, conflicts and disputes and serve as contact for employee relations questions and concerns regarding HR policies and legal regulations.Understanding of HR laws and regulations for Colorado and additional states with remote employees.Ability to grasp complex concepts within policies, apply them, and articulate them.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multi-cultural environment.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and keep up with workload.Ability to work independently and efficiently.Ability to work in a busy, high-stress environment; prepare and maintain accurate records; interpret rules and regulations.Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Education or Formal Training:
Bachelors in human resources or related field preferred; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP desired.Active PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification with a combination including education, experience, or expertise may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree in human resources.
Experience:
At least three (3) years of experience in human resources.

Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment
Working Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and routinely required the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset.
Physical Activities:
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Conditions of Employment:
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure.Required possession of a valid state driver's license.Successful candidate must submit to and pass, post-offer drug screen.