The Director of Human Resources is a vital leadership role, responsible for aligning HR strategies with the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s mission and values.  The Director provides comprehensive HR guidance and support across the entire employee lifecycle, encompassing workforce planning, talent acquisition, employe relations, performance management, and total rewards. This role is instrumental in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture while continuously strengthening HR processes, systems, communication, and the overall employee experience.

As a member of the executive leadership team and reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Human Resources will align employee and volunteer development to our values and provide quality care to the people who make our mission possible. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, July 19 or until the position is filled. A resume accompanied by a cover letter is encouraged.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Workforce planning and development: Responsible for employee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and the employee lifecycle.
• Employee relations: Works closely with leadership to create a positive, respectful, and productive work environment
• Total rewards: Administers HSBV’s compensation and benefits package designed to attract, retain, and engage employees while ensuring equity in pay and benefits practices.
• Training and development: Partners with department managers to identify training needs and implement training programs to improve skills and enhance knowledge and productivity.
• Compliance: Ensures HSBV’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• HRIS: Responsible for human resource functions in UKG Ready.
• Organizational leadership: Serves as a member of HSBV’s executive leadership team and aligns HSBV’s personnel practices with strategic goals.
• Fiscal accountability: Responsible for administering the salary and benefit budget of almost $5M; helping directors effectively manage resources, both people and dollars, for the maximum benefit of the organization.
• Workplace safety: Collaborates in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSBV’s workplace safety program, including workers’ compensation administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, organizational development or relevant field preferred. A minimum of three years of progressive human resources management experience a plus. Or five years of strong management or administrative experience will be considered.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all employment candidates.

Knowledge and Skills – The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Working knowledge or federal and Colorado employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, leave administration, comp and benefits admin, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to support leadership while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• A strong commitment to the mission, values, and goals of HSBV.

What We Offer

The starting pay range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 earned annually by a full-time employee regularly scheduled 40 hours per week. Compensation will be based on factors including but not limited to the depth and extent of relevant experience, education, and additional training/certifications for preferred skills. Additional compensation available for qualified employees who demonstrate the ability to translate for our Spanish-speaking clientele.

Benefits available to full-time employees:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• Retirement plan options with employer match.
• Accident insurance and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discounts on adoptions, pet food, pet supplies, veterinary care, and training services.
  Complimentary pet boarding.
• Participation in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Insurance (FAMLI) program.

Additional benefits available to directors:

• Full-time (40 hours per week directors are eligible for up to 3 weeks of employer-paid leave after meeting benefit qualifications.
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Expense or purchase card

Who We Are
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is the oldest continually operating animal shelter in Colorado. It is a community-supported, open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care and behavioral rehabilitation to thousands of animals annually.  Its programs are inspired by its mission to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people.  Since its inception in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and a national leader in animal welfare.

Internal Values – The Humane Society of Boulder Valley seeks to employ motivated, innovative, and talented individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a positive attitude to the workplace. Our employees embody our internal values: Kindness, Trust, Optimism, Humility, Collaboration, and Ingenuity.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.