People Operations Manager (Human Resources)

The People Operations Manager oversees key human resources operations including talent acquisition employee relations compliance benefits administration and employee development. This role ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance while supporting a positive employee experience and advancing the organizations strategic goals.

What We Offer:

• Base pay starting at$58000- $65000 annually
• Medical dental vision and other benefits
• Participation in our 403b retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and eligible family members
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings candidate sourcing screening interview coordination and selection.
• Oversee pre-employment and onboarding processes ensuring compliance with legal regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate employee offboarding activities including system access termination and retrieval of company property.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations matters by addressing concerns providing guidance and helping resolve workplace issues fairly and effectively.
• Administer employee benefit programs support the annual open enrollment process and resolve complex benefits-related issues requiring discretion and sound judgment.
• Facilitate employee training and professional development initiatives that support employee engagement growth and retention.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files records and documentation in compliance with organizational accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee employee training compliance by tracking required certifications trainings and professional development activities.
• Administer unemployment and workers compensation programs and make recommendations to mitigate organizational risk and financial exposure.
• Partner with the Director of People Operations to conduct workplace investigations and resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Assist with the development implementation and communication of HR policies procedures and best practices.
• Support HR reporting audits and compliance-related activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Three or more years experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Paycom HRIS preferred.
• Knowledge of current laws regulations trends resources and information related to Human Resources.
• Familiar with CDHS Volume 7 rules and regulations preferred.
• 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.