People Operations (Human Resources) Manager

The People Operations Manager is responsible for managing and executing a broad range of human resources and administrative functions that are directly related to the management and general business operations of the organization. This role ensures compliance with the accreditation agency and federal state and local employment laws ensuring policies and procedures are followed to attract retain and motivate employees while aligning with the companys strategic goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay starting at$57784 - $65000/year.
• Medical dental vison and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Medical dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
• 10 Vacation Days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
• 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
• Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
• Professional development and training/certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the full cycle hiring process including job postings applicant recruitment and screening interview scheduling and candidate selection.
• Directs the pre-employment and new hire onboarding processes ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements. Manages employee offboarding including terminating access and coordinating the return of company property.
• Manage employee relations address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues effectively and fairly.
• Administers company benefits plan. Assists the department director with executing the annual open enrollment process and resolves complex benefits issues requiring discretion and judgment.
• Facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee skills engagement and retention.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files records and documentation to maintain compliance with the State COA and other regulatory agencies.
• Oversees tracking and monitoring of employee training to ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and internal standards.
• Administers unemployment and workers compensation programs making recommendations to minimize organizational risk and financial exposure.
• Supports the department director in conducting investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• SHRM certification (SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP) required.
• Three or more years experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Paycom HRIS required.
• Knowledge of current laws regulations trends resources and information related to Human Resources.
• Familiar with CDHS Volume 7 rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work an open and flexible schedule to meet assigned staff clients and program needs including some holidays nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain healthy emotional and physical boundaries in personal and professional relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agencys clients and staff.

Why Griffith Centers

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented psychological and physical safety ethical passionate and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced community setting that creates dynamic vibrant and diverse activities and interactions and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact HR at

Drug-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.

Employment with Griffith Centers is at-will. Except as may be required by state law employment with Griffith Centers is at-will meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment and completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

Accepting applications through 6/8/2026