• Responsible for the City’s recruitment, selection, and onboarding program; oversees talent acquisition staff and makes recommendations for process improvements
• Manages employee relations investigations and collaborates with HR staff and departments to reach equitable outcomes
• Oversees employee training and City learning and development opportunities
• Interprets, evaluates, and recommends HR program modifications and updates; applies administrative and City policies and procedures and advanced understanding of federal, state and local employment-related laws and regulations
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment and establishes a culture of teamwork and communication that promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Provides information to employees and management regarding city policies, regulations and ordinances as it relates to human resources
• Leads or manages complex special projects
• Oversees the city-wide learning programs including reviewing and evaluating training program effectiveness, recommends appropriate changes, and may lead training.
• Collaborates with the HR Director on collective bargaining and labor relations
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive management and department information
• Works with City Attorney’s Office and department managers/supervisors in the development of solutions to address employee performance issues and disciplinary matters
• Assists in preparation of department budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains records
• Researches, analyzes, summarizes and prepares varied reports pertaining to recruitment, employee relations, leave of absences, training and development
• Utilizes human resources metric data to make thorough decision and reporting out any trends
• Maintains effective working relationship with employees, management, residents, and elected officials
• Prepares correspondence, department documentation and personnel reports independently using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, spelling, grammar, diction, and style
• Serves in an acting capacity in the absence of the department director
• All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment; to include: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Excellence.

Essential Supervisory Duties

• Develop recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining assigned employees
• Mentors staff and identifies training opportunities to maximize performance
• Monitors training outcomes based on established training standards and requirements
• Prepares timely performance evaluations that clearly define expectations
• Documents performance highlights and provides regular coaching and accurate feedback to employees; establishes performance standards and controls
• Performs supervisory activities including instructing, assigning, and reviewing work; maintaining standards, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees; and implementing discipline, termination, and evaluation procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field and five years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including two years supervisory experience; OR an Associate degree in human resources, business administration or related field and seven years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including two years supervisory experience. Municipal government experience preferred. PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP Certificate are preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Must have a valid driver’s license or arrange for timely transportation to city locations and functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead a team of HR professionals with a wide variety of responsibilities; effectively manage performance expectations of staff Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
• Ability to motivate employees to create and thrive in a high functioning team
• Ability to promote and enhance a team oriented work environment
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible in managing the changing needs of the department and the City
• Skill to manage and direct a team to motivate, inspire and coach employee engagement and high performance
• Strong knowledge of principles, practices and methodologies employment administration
• Excellent customer service and communication skills including persuasive speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Ability to communicate and present complex information or ideas to a wide variety of audiences
• Solid knowledge of the preparation, processing and maintenance of established departmental standards, reports, and records that meet the requirements of the department and the City
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of personnel management practices and principles
• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive work environment and a culture of teamwork and communication that promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to apply diplomacy to sensitive situations
• Skill to develop short and long-term goals and objectives
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with a variety of individuals and groups at all levels in an organization
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of business letter writing and report preparation
• Advanced computer skills in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point; broad knowledge of other computer applications use in the department

• Driving: May need, or have ability, to drive a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business or arrange for timely transportation to city locations.
• Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Other Equipment: None
• Physical Activities: Sits for long periods of time; light physical activity that may include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying
• Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 25 pounds
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to read and write a variety of documents, ability to communicate on the telephone, electronic communication and in-person meetings
• Exposure to Environmental Conditions: Position generally works in an office setting with overhead lighting and long periods of screen time
• Schedule: Position generally scheduled Monday - Friday; occasional evening and weekend work. May require attendance at off-site and evening meetings, council sessions or after-hour events
• Additional Working Conditions: None
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities for the essential functions of the job.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees are accountable for all duties associated with this position.

The City of Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Please review a copy of our benefit guide here.

PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:

• Holidays: There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• General Leave: Leave banks are granted to employees after six months of full-time employment. General Leave may be used for vacations, personal business, illness, or other reasons as requested by the employee and approved by his/her supervisor.
• Other Paid Time Off Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: To encourage employees to reside within the City limits of Commerce City, we may provide a secured loan for the down payment and/or closing cost assistance on a home in Commerce City. The employee must meet all City criteria as well as first mortgage underwriting criteria.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.