Human Resources Manager in Denver, Colorado

HR Manager

Are you a culture builder who believes that people are a company's greatest competitive advantage?

We are looking for a dynamic HR Manager to champion our team's professional growth and engagement. In this role, you won't just manage policies; you will actively shape a high-performance environment where our talent thrives every day. If you are passionate about mentoring leaders, elevating employee experiences, and fostering a collaborative workplace, we want you on our team.

Founded in 1949, Swanson Rink specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and technology infrastructure for data centers, airports and other complex buildings. Ranked among Building Design + Construction top Engineering Firms for both Airport and Data Center design four years running! Our Impact:
Swanson Rink provides endowed scholarships to support engineering students, invests hundreds of hours a year in employee training and development, and we encourage our team to Cultivate Curiosity through a monthly presentation series led by team members on the latest issues and trends facing our clients.

• The opportunity to work on complex, exciting projects for high profile clients
• Focused training and professional development, mentorship, professional career growth opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, prep and exam coverage for certifications and licenses
• Eco Pass/Commuter benefits (Denver)
• Company paid holidays, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave
• Vision, dental and medical insurance with employer HSA contributions, FSA options
• Monthly technology allowance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate vesting on matching contributions
• Stock purchase plan and stock grant programs

At Swanson Rink, we believe the people who build this company should share in its success. That's why we offer stock incentive plans to every employee, with opportunities that grow with your tenure. Ownership isn't just a title here — it's something you earn and carry forward.

1. Strategic Culture & Team Leadership

• Culture:
  Fosters a high-performance culture emphasizing quality, accountability, and cooperation.
• Leadership:
  Supervises, mentors, and develops internal Human Resources personnel.
• Change Management:
  Partners with leadership to navigate organizational changes and business growth.

2. Employee Relations, Retention and Recruitment

• Recruitment:
  Builds proactive talent pipelines and oversees the full lifecycle of sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Training:
  Designs professional development tracks and trains managers on effective leadership, evaluation, delegation and motivation techniques.
• Performance:
  Manages the performance process to help foster alignment of individual goals with business strategy.
• Advisory:
  Acts as a trusted advisor to management regarding company philosophy, conflict resolution, and promotions.

3. Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits:
  Manages benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies), conducting salary benchmarking, and ensuring pay equity. Selects and manages relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and HR service providers.
• Retirement:
  Administers the Company's 401(k) Plan

4. Compliance and HRIS Management

• Legal Compliance:
  Monitors and applies local, multi-state, and federal employment laws, government reporting, and Affirmative Action plans.
• Policy Development Creates and updates the employee handbook, drafts workplace policies (remote work, conduct, attendance), and communicates changes.
• Leave Law Expertise:
  Maintains advanced, comprehensive knowledge of federal and multi-state leave laws, job protections, and employee entitlements (including FMLA, ADA, state paid family/medical leaves, and statutory disability).
• HRIS & Optimizes Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to automate workflows and ensure data confidentiality.
• Metrics:
  Analyzes key HR metrics (turnover, time-to-hire) to drive data-backed workforce decisions.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Safety:
  Leads the Safety Committee, investigates workplace…