Join Our Team as the Human Resources Employee Relations Manager!
Are you passionate about creating inclusive and thriving workplace cultures? Do you excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment? Boulder County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Employee Relations Manager to join our team!
About the Role
As the Employee Relations Manager, you will perform a variety of complex professional human resources duties and supervise a division of six HR professionals. This high-profile position plays an important role in Boulder County's goal of becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization.
Hiring Range $99,000.00 - $120,792.00 Annually
What You'll Do
- Employee Relations - Expertise Provide coaching assistance, conflict management guidance, disciplinary recommendations, and policy interpretation to all employees. Address complaints, coordinate investigations, and assist in fair, equitable, and timely resolution of conflicts.
- Leadership and Supervision - Lead and motivate Employee Relations Division staff and serve on the department’s management team.
- Policy Implementation - Educate employees on employee relations policies and procedures. Provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
- Documentation Integrity - Review, edit, and ensure the accuracy of disciplinary documents.
- Legal Collaboration - Work with the County Attorney's Office and HR Director on employment-related legal matters.
- Workplace Culture - Monitor and address workplace culture and climate, encouraging supervisors and managers to create positive and inclusive environments.
- Training Programs - Facilitate training on performance management and employee relations.
- Process Improvement - Conduct business process analysis and needs assessments to enhance efficiencies.
- Data Analysis - Collect and analyze data on employee relations issues to identify trends and develop improvement strategies.
Why Boulder County?
You'll have the opportunity to shape the workplace culture for our employees, ensuring they are seen, heard, and thrive. Your strategic vision and leadership will directly impact our employees' well-being and satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative and fun team that values transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Enjoy outstanding benefits and a family-friendly environment including a PERA pension, generous vacation and medical leave, caregiver leave, and an infants-at-work program. The HR Department offers flexible work hours, including a four-day workweek option and hybrid work with occasional onsite meetings.
Core Values
Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future; where is HR going? Mission: Supporting a culture where all employees are seen, heard, and thrive. Our core values define how we in the HR Department approach our work. They are our core beliefs and the lenses through which all our work is done. The values represent who we are, how we serve, and how we treat everyone.
Racial Equity- We challenge systems to interrupt racism as described in Policy 1.06 - Fully Inclusive Anti-Racist, & Multicultural Organization.
lnclusivity- We invite multiple perspectives to create connection.
Partnership - We engage our colleagues to create mutual support and collaboration.
Impact- We provide accurate and timely service.
Integrity- We approach all we do with transparency, humility, and ethical behavior.
Fun - We have fun while working hard.
Learn - We create opportunities for continuous improvement and education.
Empower- We provide resources for people to thrive.
Examples of Duties
- Provides employee relations assistance to department directors, elected officials, and employees.
- Supervises, counsels, and evaluates the work of the Employee Relations Division staff, including recommending personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline, and termination.
- Addresses employee complaints, coordinates investigations, and assists in resolving conflicts in a fair, equitable, and timely manner.
- Implements and educates employees regarding employee relations policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
- Reviews, edits, and ensures the fidelity of disciplinary documents.
- Collaborates with the County Attorney's Office and the Human Resources Director to handle employment-related legal matters.
- Monitors and addresses workplace culture and climate, encouraging managers and supervisors to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Facilitates training programs related to performance management and employee relations.
- Conducts business process analysis, needs assessments, process optimization tool development, and gap analysis to improve efficiencies.
- Collects and analyzes data on employee relations issues to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Drives employee relations initiatives identified in the department’s Strategic & Racial Equity Plan.
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
Supervision Exercised
Supervises, counsels, and evaluates the work of six Employee Relations Division staff, including recommending personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline, and termination.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the director of human resources and operates with a high degree of autonomy with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application, please describe all relevant education and experience as applications are assessed based on the listed qualifications. Resumes and attachments will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. As part of our equitable hiring process, personally identifiable information (PII) will be redacted from applications forwarded to the hiring manager.
Education & Experience
- A minimum of eight years of combined education and experience in a related field
- At least two years in employee relations
- Two years in a supervisory capacity
Work Conditions
This is a full-time, benefitted position that works primarily remote within the state of Colorado, with occasional onsite meetings based on business need. Some travel within Boulder County is required. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must pass conditional post offer background check.
- Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Supplemental Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field such as psychology, communications, criminal justice, or public administration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of human resources management
- Skill in organization, administration and supervision
- High level of empathy and emotional intelligence
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated racial consciousness and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment
- Demonstrated lived experience in working with a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and perspective
Hiring Timeline
- Phone Screening - August 28th
- First Round Interviews - September 5th - 6th
- Second Round Interviews - September 11th (onsite)
- Spanish Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) - September 11th
- Reference Check - September 12th
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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