Human Resources Manager

Location: Englewood, CO Corporate Office (on-site)

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Job Summary: As the Human Resources Manager, you will play a critical role in executing HR strategies that support and develop our most valuable asset—our employees. You will work closely with the HR Director, as well as retail and warehouse leadership, to ensure the HR function aligns with and advances the goals of American Furniture Warehouse. In this capacity, you will provide leadership, guidance, and training to the Colorado HR team, covering areas such as employee relations, recruitment, employment law, compensation, and benefits.

The ideal candidate will promote a culture of inclusion, demonstrate a strong work ethic, prioritize teamwork, uphold professional integrity, and take personal accountability in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned Human Resources staff including processing and approving payroll, hiring, training, and evaluating performance.
• Provides support and guidance to HR staff (Generalists, Analyst, File Clerk), store/warehouse management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations in accordance with company policy and federal/state laws.
• Partners with local leadership teams to understand and execute the organization’s human resources and recruiting strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include full cycle recruitment, job posting, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Facilitates and supervises local drug screening, pre-employment physicals, and criminal background checks to comply with federal and state law.
• Analyzes trends in compensation; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure American Furniture Warehouse attracts and retains top talent.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Facilitates new hire orientations for assigned region.
• Spearheads and maintains projects assigned by HR Director.
• Assist with developing and updating policies as assigned by the HR Director.
• Conducts in-person and online training on various Human Resources topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by HR Director.

Compensation Package: Pay rate:
Salary grade G: G Salary $80,000+ per year DOE.

Supervision Given and Received: This position supervises a staff of 4+ employees at any given time. This position is supervised directly by the HR Director.

• Advanced knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations in Colorado. Other states a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Human Resources including but not limited to employee relations, benefits, leave of absences, policies, programs, investigations, disciplinary action, etc.
• Hands on experience with HRIS/HCM and Recruiting software. Oracle HCM a plus.
• Knowledge of Human Resources analytics including turnover and compensation.
• Must be able to work in a team environment setting an example for employees and encourage a strong team culture.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organization.
• Tolerance for variability and high work volume.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and handle multiple projects, with varying deadlines at once.
• Aptitude to learn new processes and procedures.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success.
• Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful…