Summary
Description
Applications accepted through 04/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain time.
Hiring Range: $149,170.88 – $193,917.67
Salary Range: $149,170.88 – $216,297.77
Summary
The Director of Human Resources directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the programs and activities of the Human Resources Department, including benefit administration, policy development and administration, employee relations issues, performance management, position classification and compensation activities. This position coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments, divisions, outside consultants, and Human Resources legal counsel. This position provides highly responsible and complex support to the Town Manager. The Director of Human Resources supervises the Human Resources Manager, and Human Resources contractors. The Director of Human Resources works closely with all members of management and others to ensure that his/her responsibilities are effectively and consistently discharged in a way that achieves and maintains the excellence standards set forth by the Town
Click the links to view the Town of Firestone Employee Benefits Guide and Employee Premium Guide.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- Responsible for all services and activities of the Human Resources Department, including human resources, benefits administration and compensation activities
- Ensures personnel actions, including recruitment, selection, promotion, and discipline are in compliance with current laws and internal policies
- Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs
- Recommends and administers policies, procedures and programs which are consistent with legal and human resources trends
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service and delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policies, appropriate service and staffing level
- Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for the Human Resources Department staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs
- Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures of all departments
- Meets with department staff to identify and resolve problems and conflicts
- Works with Supervisors to correct performance deficiencies and implements discipline and termination procedures
- Works with Department Directors to identify organizational training needs and develops or identifies programs to meet the organization’s needs; monitors the programs and evaluates effectiveness in meeting training objective goals and adjusts as needed
- Analyzes legislation and regulations to determine the effect on human resources programs and services
- Recommends and implements changes in policies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, completes required reports and documentation
- Conducts organizational studies and recommends pay and benefit changes to keep the Town market-competitive
- Advises and assists Department Directors in a variety of human resources matters and applications of Town policies for their respective departments
- Oversees and participates in the annual budget process for all Human Resources programs, pay, benefit, training, and staffing needs
- Provides direction to assigned staff implementing the Board of Trustees policy and direction and ensures the Board of Trustees and Town goals are carried out
- Monitors municipal government practices, standards, regulations, and trends for changes that may impact the Town
- Creates, reviews and/or edits reports and statements prepared for the Board of Trustees and/or various committees and commissions
- Works closely with the leadership team to develop and implement strategic plans and company goals and initiatives and create associated policies and procedures
- Directs activities to establish succession planning that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the Town, including the development of individual employees
- Directs the development of comprehensive recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals
- Directs the development and implementation of comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive and cost-effective for the Town
- Works with the safety team to develop and implement safety policies and programs that comply with all Federal and State regulations and are consistently implemented throughout
- Attends Town Board meetings and leadership meetings as necessary with adequate preparation
- Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
- Excellent communication skills, including written composition and language skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in written correspondence
- Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling sensitive information
- Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a public human resources management program, including risk management, recruitment, selection, benefits, compensation and safety
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of labor and employee relations
- Ability to prepare budgets for human resources department activities and programs
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to human resources
- Ability to develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures for the Town
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Ability to organize information for presentation to the employees of the Town
- Ability to write job descriptions, advertisements, proposals, presentations, reports and correspondence
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to attend after-hours meetings
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic manner
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including providing training, guidance, mentorship and evaluation of performance
Education and Experience:
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration, Business, Public Administration or a related field is required
- SHRM, PHR, SPHR or HRCI certification is preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Colorado Driver License and satisfactory driving record required
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Body Movement:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit, frequently required to stand and walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb and balance. The employee must occasionally carry, pull, push, or lift up to 20 pounds.
The employee must be physically able to operate various computers and office equipment successfully to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
Vision:
Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.
Hearing:
Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, doorbell, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.
Full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package documented in the Town of Firestone Employee Benefits Guide and Employee Premium Guide. In addition to those benefits, the Town extends supplemental benefits often overlooked as part of the total compensation package. Benefits listed here include supplemental employer-paid benefits as well as supplemental employee-elected-paid benefits.
Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hours
- Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
- Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
- HSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHP
- Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- Membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
- Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
- National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
- Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
- Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics
You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:
- Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
- Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
- SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)
- Verizon discount program
In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.
The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
