Auraria) Director of People Ops​/Human Resources

This is a Non-Classified position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center.

This position is eligible for hybrid work after an initial training period and based on business needs/operations. Hybrid work schedule may include up to 2 days remote and will include at least 3 days in office.

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link:
The Auraria Campus. Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Pass, Benefit Hub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link:
Non-Classified Benefits Package. So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Auraria Higher Education Center is seeking a dynamic Director of People Operations/HR providing overall strategic human resources leadership for the agency, including providing information and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees in accordance with the AHEC Strategic Plan. The Director oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of human resource policies, programs and services; including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, performance management, training, and service awards.

The Director also provides overall administration and management of the staff and operations of the Human Resources Department, ensuring a customer-driven and responsive program. In addition, the Director supervises the functions of the AHEC payroll program and provides oversight of the systems associated with the operations of the Human Resources Department.

• Lead and oversee the staff, operations, and service delivery of AHEC’s Human Resources Department, providing comprehensive HR services and supporting multi-department reception operations.
• Oversee employee wage and salary administration, ensuring compensation practices are administered accurately and consistently.
• Direct and supervise the AHEC payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely administration of biweekly and monthly payroll and related pay advice. Oversee benefit deductions, year-end W-2s and related reporting, payroll processing within the MIP system, and integration of automated payroll systems with the overall financial system.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on performance management, organizational development, workforce initiatives, and other high-level organizational priorities. Evaluate internal and external operations and collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for efficiency, improvement, and organizational development.
• Advise AHEC management on employee relations and employment matters that may require corrective or disciplinary action. Provide guidance regarding employee terminations and oversee the termination process to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and AHEC policies.
• Administer AHEC’s Colorado delegation agreement in the areas of recruitment and selection, job evaluation, performance management, personal services, corrective and disciplinary actions, compensation, and benefits. Educate and advise employees and supervisors on performance management, planning, and evaluation processes.
• Oversee employee and personnel-related training programs, including…