Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

This manager-level position is responsible for helping the organization attract, develop, train, and retain top talent while fostering a positive working environment. The Human Resources Manager will oversee all business functions of HR, including recruiting, hiring, benefits, training, compliance, and professional development. The company currently uses ADP Workforce Now for payroll, onboarding, 401k and benefit administration.

The position will work from the company’s Denver, Colorado office.

Compensation Range:

annual base salary $105-125k based on experience and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Post jobs, screen applicants, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, create offer letters, perform background screenings, manage employee files, and assist managers with the successful onboarding of new employees and off-boarding of departing employees

• Manage benefits program (including open enrollment, COBRA, qualifying events, etc.), update benefit documents, and hold at least annual training on benefit offerings for all employees

• Be the primary point of contact with ADP to process payroll monthly (including holiday pay), off cycle payrolls, pull reports for various stakeholders, manage benefit services, etc.

• Answer general employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, leave, etc., and provide employment verification, accommodations, FAMLI/FMLA paperwork, and other support to staff

• Maintain and update company policies and the employee handbook annually

• Maintain working knowledge of compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; complete all HR-related compliance requirements

• Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel to secure/renew employment visas for employees (ie: H1B Visas, Employment authorization renewals, permanent resident card)

• Design, create, & track internal and external training and professional development programs, which may include lunch and learns, budgets for conferences, and internal and external training opportunities

• Create, track, and oversee the performance management process, ensuring performance reviews, goal setting, and development plans are conducted and followed up on effectively

• Develop, document, and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs alignment

with the organization’s overall business objectives

• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

• Partner with business leaders and employees on building engagement, and increasing productivity and retention

• Complete unemployment claims and attend hearings

• Manage employee relations issues and conflict resolutions

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of applicable human resources experience

• Previous experience with creating corporate training programs is preferred

• Extensive knowledge & familiarity with using HRIS ADP Workforce Now preferred

• Familiarity with the electric utility industry a plus

We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual company and performance-based incentive bonuses, unlimited paid time off, medical benefits, 401(k) program with employer match, and nineteen company holidays in 2025.

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.