Deputy Director of Human Resources

State of Colorado; Colorado; Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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PERA benefits

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance (Short/Long-term)

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

FMLA & PFML

Holidays & Leave

Discount program

Descrizione del lavoro

Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) seeks a Deputy Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership and executive counsel across workforce operations. You will oversee Recruitment, Classification & Compensation, Learning & Development, and HR Systems, driving excellence and continuous process improvement.

You will partner with agency leadership to design and execute strategic HR initiatives, ensure compliance with state regulations, and champion an inclusive, mission-focused

Competenze

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as supervising and developing staff.
• Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.
• Note: transcripts or certifications may be redacted to protect privacy.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership for efficient HR operations and lead critical projects.
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs and facilitate implementation.
• Oversee Human Resources daily operations.
• Develop KPIs, mentoring, and feedback for staff
• Establish trusted relationships and respond to urgent requests.
• Contribute to HR strategic goals, ensuring DOR is an employer of choice.
• Provide HR consultation and coaching to department leaders.
• Oversee a comprehensive compensation policy and pay plan.
• Act as an internal consultant, analyzing and recommending solutions on HR issues.
• Serve as the Co-Chair of the Deputy Leadership Team.
• Analyze trends, develop solutions, and implement change initiatives efficiently.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Executive counsel

HR analytics

Policy development

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/PA/Business

Strumenti

HRIS

Descrizione del lavoro

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Job Overview:

The Office of Human Resources at the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as our Deputy Director of Human Resources. In this pivotal role, you will work with the Human Resources Director to provide strategic leadership, executive counsel, and high-level decision-making across essential workforce operations. You will directly oversee dynamic professional teams across key HR domains—Recruitment and Retention, Classification and Compensation, Learning and Development, and HR Business Systems—driving operational excellence, fostering continuous process improvement, and ensuring CDOR remains an employer of choice.

As a principal thought leader, the Deputy Director works closely with agency leadership to design and execute strategic human capital initiatives aligned with our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. You will serve as a trusted advisor on complex personnel board rules and state employment regulations, leverage data analytics to guide continuous program enhancement, and champion an inclusive, mission-focused workplace. If you are an experienced HR professional passionate about developing talent, building trusted partnerships, and leading high-impact initiatives, we invite you to apply to join our leadership team in serving the state of Colorado.

Primary Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership for efficient HR operations and lead critical projects.
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs and facilitate implementation.
• Oversee Human Resources daily operations.
• Develop KPIs, mentoring, and feedback for staff
• Establish trusted relationships and respond to urgent requests.
• Contribute to HR strategic goals, ensuring DOR is an employer of choice.
• Provide HR consultation and coaching to department leaders.
• Oversee a comprehensive compensation policy and pay plan.
• Act as an internal consultant, analyzing and recommending solutions on HR issues.
• Serve as the Co-Chair of the Deputy Leadership Team.
• Analyze trends, develop solutions, and implement change initiatives efficiently.

This position is currently performs work duties both on-site and remotely, with on-site work for meetings, trainings, and other assignments at the discretion of the Human Resources Director.

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter Requirement: Applicants must submit a one-page cover letter describing how their education and experience align with the Deputy Director of Human Resources role. The cover letter must be submitted with the application by November 4th at 5:00pm.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

MANAGEMENT (H6G8XX)

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as supervising and developing staff.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as supervising and developing staff.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working within government agencies, public institutions, or organizations funded by public resources.
• Proven experience in managing and guiding a team of supervisors or managers, who in turn oversee or offer guidance on the work of other staff.
• Possession of a completed Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution, particularly in fields such as Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certifications from recognized human resources bodies, including but not limited to: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, HRIS.
• A robust track record of creating, planning, executing, and evaluating strategic human resources initiatives.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees. DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[e-mail]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strides to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, background, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [e-mail].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [e-mail] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.