As our mission has grown, so has our team. That’s why we’re happy to announce that we’re opening a position today for HR Manager. If the description below sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, please contact Careers@TEENSInc.org or apply on LinkedIn.

Job Posting:

Organization Overview: 

TEENS, Inc., based in Nederland, CO, serves youth throughout the Front Range in a variety of education (two high schools and a preschool), youth employment, outdoor leadership, recreation and community initiatives.  It is our vision to be a dynamic innovator of positive youth development.  We do this by engaging youth as partners in programmatic and organizational decisions; form strong relationships with firm boundaries; engage a variety of partners; and are inclusive of all youth in our organization.  More information can be found at www.teensinc.org.

Job Description: 

The Human Resources Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resource department including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits and insurance programs, performance management, employee relations, HR policies and procedures, payroll, workers’ compensation, absence management, and training.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings

• Initiates new hire onboarding in including systems, benefits, policies and procedures

• Manages employee termination process and off-boarding

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, performance and talent management, recognition, and culture

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff

• Coaches managers regarding performance management issues

• Manage and process all payroll tasks including time and attendance, record keeping, payroll taxes and reporting

• Develops content for and deliver training programs for staff and leadership

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

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

• Manages relationship with and negotiates benefits with broker

• Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures with input from leadership; ensures staff are familiar

• Responsible for and manages workers’ compensation, disability and unemployment claims and FMLA/FAMLI

• Maintains a Human Resources Information System including payroll, employee files and required documents

• Assists in or leads mediations as issues arise between staff

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years in a progressive HR generalist or management role preferably in a small organization

• HR industry certification preferred but not required

• Experience in nonprofit, social enterprise, or small company is preferred

• Experience in managing and processing payroll required

• Strong experience in compensation and benefit management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

• Proficiency with HRIS administration

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience plus bonus potential

• 401k with 3% match

• Health insurance:  80% paid for employee; 50% paid for dependents

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Generous paid time off policy

• Flexible work schedule

• Professional development related to human resources and nonprofit management

• Employee Assistance Program  

• 50% tuition reimbursement for preschool aged kids at New Explorers Learning Center

Position is hybrid, employee will have flexibility working from home and will be in the Nederland office 1-2 days/week, as well as occasional time in the Golden office.

To apply:  send resume and cover letter to careers@teensinc.org.