Human Resources Director

Application closing date: 1/31/2026

Hiring pay range: $135,761.60 - $169,707.20

Full pay range: $135,761.60 - $203,652.80

Supervision

This position is at the Department Director level and directly or indirectly supervises the Sr. Benefits & Leave Specialist, the Human Resources Business Partner, the Sr. Human Resources Business Partner, the Safety & Loss Prevention Specialist, the Human Resources Generalist, and other HR staff that may join the department.

General Purpose Of Job

Plans, leads, directs, develops and coordinates the policies, activities and staff of the County’s Human Resources (HR) department in furtherance of the policy priorities of the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager, as directed by the County Manager. Assists all county departments and elected officials in recruitment, selection, training, development, and retention of a professional, public service-oriented workforce. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Develops and administers personnel policies and procedures, compensation and benefits systems, and other employee programs.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

• Collaborate with senior management
  
  

Works with senior managers and elected officials to understand organization’s overall strategic initiatives and with all management to understand individual department’s/office’s objectives. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, programs, processes, trainings, and initiatives to support organizations’ stated goals. Provides guidance on best practices, legal compliance, talent management, organizational structure, and other HR-related topics.

• Department Management
  
  

Plans and directs the activities of the County’s HR staff. Develops department vision, mission, metrics, and goals. Hires, trains, supervises, and directs HR staff. Meets regularly with staff (team and 1-on-1 mtgs), establishes job responsibilities, developments individual short and long-term goals, conducts performance reviews, provides feedback and coaching as needed, etc. Prepares and ensures adherence to department budget; determines allocation of resources. Ensures personnel records are appropriately maintained, retained, and destroyed.

• Employee Relations & Legal Compliance
  
  

Provides employee and supervisor counseling and support on performance related issues (e.g. conflict management, employee development plans, goals, discipline, grievances, etc.). Formulates, recommends, interprets, implements, and oversees compliance with all HR policies and procedures. Investigates and documents employee complaints (e.g. harassment, retaliation, etc.), at times in collaboration with the County Attorney’s Office and/or outside legal counsel, and recommends appropriate action. Assists supervisors and employees in interpreting and implementing employment and labor laws and County HR policies. Ensures ongoing legal compliance with all employment and labor related laws and regulations.

• Talent Acquisition & Development
  
  

Oversees the County’s talent acquisition and talent development programs and initiatives. Works closely with management as a strategic partner in an effort to enhance overall employee performance. Oversees the County’s performance management system. In response to stated needs and skills gaps, conducts training needs assessments and develops comprehensive training programs.

• Total Compensation
  
  

Proposes and oversees wage and benefits budgets, ensures proper market position by conducting regular market assessments and cost/benefit analyses, designs and administers County’s benefits package and pay plans, and leads vendor selections/negotiations. Develops and presents proposals on benefits and wage plan revisions, additions, and deletions to ensure the County has a competitive, equitable, and financially feasible total compensation package that will attract and retain high quality employees.

Non-Essential Functions

• Misc.
  
  

Work on special projects as assigned, participate in committees as directed, and other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position, in particular HRIS systems, and demonstrates a willingness to learn and utilize/implement new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Knowledge of Applicable Laws & Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, and the field’s recommended best practices.
• Organizational Leadership: Ability to help set strategic goals for the organization, effectively communicate those goals, and motivate others to successfully adhere to and carry out tasks in service to those goals. A strategic thinker who focuses on finding and developing unique opportunities to achieve the organization’s goals and mission.
• Management: The ability to plan, organize, allocate resources towards, direct, and monitor tasks, projects, and work activities of others, and to maximize the utilization and development of available resources, including human. Ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism in addressing challenging people and operational issues. Maintains and implements personnel policies and procedures, ensuring consistent interpretation and application. Recommends and drafts new and/or revised policies for the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners. Provides personnel policy information to employees’ and provides policy interpretation.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms
• Relocation Assistance may be available.
  
  

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/