Human Resources Director

Turning the Corner HR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employer-paid insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Turning the Corner HR is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join its executive leadership during a growth phase. This senior role partners with the top team to develop people strategies that strengthen culture, enhance effectiveness, and position the organization for continued growth.

You will build scalable HR systems, modernize people practices, strengthen leadership capabilities, and create an exceptional employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading HR teams or departments.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law.
• Experience developing HR policies, procedures, and organizational infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing Human Resources strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Coaching and developing leaders across the organization.
• Leading employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Designing and enhancing performance management programs.
• Developing compensation strategies and supporting salary administration.
• Overseeing employee benefits, leave administration, and vendor relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Developing HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content.
• Leading change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Creating HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Evaluating and improving HR systems, technology, and processes.
• Building employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Supporting a diverse, multi-site workforce.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employee relations

Change management

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Lead Strategy. Build Culture. Drive Organizational Growth.

A respected, mission-driven organization is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join its executive leadership team during an exciting period of organizational growth.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for a strategic HR leader who enjoys building organizations, not just supporting them.

As the organization's senior Human Resources leader, you'll partner closely with executive leadership to develop people strategies that strengthen culture, improve organizational effectiveness, support leaders, and position the organization for continued growth.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of the organization by building scalable HR systems, modernizing people practices, strengthening leadership capabilities, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

If you're energized by solving complex people challenges while remaining hands-on, collaborative, and approachable, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Human Resources, you'll provide strategic leadership across the entire employee lifecycle while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

• Developing and executing Human Resources strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Partnering with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Coaching and developing leaders across the organization
• Leading employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution
• Overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and retention strategies
• Designing and enhancing performance management programs
• Developing compensation strategies and supporting salary administration
• Overseeing employee benefits, leave administration, and vendor relationships
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Developing HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content
• Leading change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Creating HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Evaluating and improving HR systems, technology, and processes
• Building employee engagement and recognition programs
• Supporting a diverse, multi-site workforce

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thinks strategically while remaining hands‑on
• Builds trust quickly with employees and leaders
• Thrives in growing, evolving organizations
• Enjoys creating systems, processes, and scalable infrastructure
• Leads with integrity, empathy, and accountability
• Is confident navigating complex employee relations matters
• Develops strong leaders and high‑performing teams
• Balances business objectives with an exceptional employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• 3+ years leading HR teams or departments
• Experience partnering with executive leadership
• Strong knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law
• Experience developing HR policies, procedures, and organizational infrastructure
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is much more than a traditional HR Director role.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the organization's long‑term people strategy
• Build scalable HR programs and infrastructure
• Strengthen organizational culture
• Develop future leaders
• Improve employee engagement and retention
• Leave a lasting impact on a growing, mission‑driven organization

If you're looking for an executive HR leadership role where your ideas, experience, and leadership will truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Hiring Salary Range

$120,000–$140,000, based on experience, education, and qualifications.

The organization offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, employer‑paid insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from experienced Human Resources leaders in nonprofit and mission‑driven organizations, as well as professionals from healthcare, behavioral health, education, affordable housing, hospitality, real estate, property management, and other complex, service‑oriented organizations.

If you've successfully partnered with executive leadership, developed scalable HR programs, supported diverse workforces, and helped organizations navigate growth and change, we'd love to hear from you.

Confidential Search

Turning the Corner HR has been exclusively retained to conduct this confidential search on behalf of a respected, mission‑driven organization in the Denver Metro area.

To protect our client's privacy, the organization's identity will be shared with candidates selected to move forward in the interview process.

If your background aligns with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about your experience and the impact you've made throughout your career.