Manager of Talent and Human Resources

Colorado Access; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Annual bonus program

Retirement plan

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Colorado Access, a mission-driven health services provider in the Denver metro area, seeks a Manager of Talent and Human Resources to shape our people strategy and support our mission.

You will lead an HR team, drive recruitment, policy interpretation, and performance management while partnering with leaders to align workforce strategies with organizational priorities. This hybrid role reflects our commitment to work-life balance and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Seven+ years HR experience with investigations, performance management, policy, compliance, and leave.
• Experience in regulated healthcare, nonprofit, or insurance settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops HR staff; sets priorities and evaluates performance.
• Oversees recruitment and onboarding, staffing plans, and policy adherence.
• Advises managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, and staffing decisions.
• Coordinates leave, accommodations, and workers’ compensation processes as needed.
• Supports compensation practices and workforce planning initiatives.

Skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Employee relations

HRIS reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business or related field

Tools

SharePoint

HRIS systems

Job description

Why should you consider a career with Colorado Access?

We are a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. We care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Our focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. We are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by our vision and supported by our values.

1. Find work/life balance: We offer PTO, floating holidays, nine company paid holidays, a hybrid work environment, an Employee Assistance Program and a 401K.
2. Be a part of something bigger and make an impact: We serve the underserved and most vulnerable populations in our community through access to quality and affordable health care. No matter what you do for Colorado Access, you are impacting our community and making a difference.
3. Sharpen your skills, learn, and grow: We support your continued development through tuition reimbursement, leadership training, promotion opportunities, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and a language pay stipend.

What you will do:

We are looking for a MANAGER OF TALENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES who can help shape our vision and support our mission. Here is what the position will look like.

• Leads, coaches, and develops assigned HR team members; establishes priorities, assigns projects, monitors performance and service quality, conducts performance evaluations, and supports professional development and accountability.
• Leads day-to-day talent acquisition operations and implements recruitment strategies aligned with organizational priorities, workforce needs, approved staffing plans, and established HR policies.
• Partners with organizational leaders to identify current and anticipated hiring needs, develop recruitment plans, address staffing challenges, and support timely hiring for critical, specialized, and high-volume positions.
• Strengthens talent pipelines, sourcing practices, recruitment partnerships, candidate engagement, and employer branding efforts in collaboration with hiring managers, Marketing and Communications, and other internal partners.
• Oversees recruitment processes, including requisition management, selection practices, interview processes, offer coordination, hiring-range compliance, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding transitions; ensure consistent and positive candidate and hiring-manager experience.
• Monitors recruitment performance, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline effectiveness, hiring outcomes, and process efficiency; identifies barriers and implements improvements to strengthen talent acquisition results.
• Supports internal talent mobility and approved succession planning initiatives by coordinating internal recruitment processes, identifying potential talent pipeline needs, and partnering with HR and Organizational Development leadership on implementation.
• Oversees day-to-day Human Resources operations and service delivery, ensuring timely, accurate, consistent, and compliant support across assigned HR functions and employee lifecycle activities.
• Provides consultation and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, staffing, and workplace concerns; ensures consistent application of established HR practices and appropriate escalation of complex or high-risk matters.
• Manages employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, performance improvement, and involuntary separations within delegated authority; ensures appropriate documentation, consistent practices, and timely escalation of significant organizational or employment risks.
• Manages the operational delivery of performance management processes and supports managers with goal setting, coaching, evaluations, performance improvement documentation, accountability, and recognition.
• Manages the consistent administration of assigned leave, workplace accommodation, workers' compensation, unemployment, and related employee programs; addresses operational issues and escalates complex interpretations or significant risks.
• Supports implementation of approved compensation, job classification, position management, promotion, and workforce planning practices; reviews documentation, coordinates required processes and elevates recommendations for HR leadership approval.
• Implements approved HR policies, procedures, standards, and manager resources, monitors compliance with established employment requirements and coordinates audits, corrective actions, and operational improvements.
• Leads assigned HR projects and process improvement initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, communications, implementation activities, and adoption within approved scope and direction.
• Supports implementation of approved employee engagement, retention, recognition, learning, inclusion, and culture initiatives in partnership with HR, Organizational Development, and other internal key partner leadership.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other business partners to ensure effective talent acquisition and HR service delivery.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of employment laws, talent acquisition practices, workforce trends, and evolving Human Resources practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

Education

: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible experience may substitute

Experience

: Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible, broad-based human resources experience, including complex employee relations, investigations, performance management, policy, compliance, talent acquisition, leave and accommodation, HRIS reporting, and program or project leadership. Prior direct supervisory or people-management experience required. Experience in a regulated, healthcare, nonprofit, insurance, multi-state, or similarly complex environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

: Demonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and values. Position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) with ability to work with a variety of project management tools. May be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines.

Licenses/Certifications

: SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred; PHR or SHRM-CP may be considered. Workplace investigation, change management, project management, or related specialized training is a plus. A valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving. A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving.

Together we will be an innovative and collaborative team who supports each other, the employees and vision of the company to reach our goals individually, together and as an organization.

Pay, Perks and Benefits at Colorado Access:

The compensation for this position is $120,000.00 to$135,000.00 annually. Colorado Access has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Colorado Access may pay for the position at the time of posting. Colorado Access may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

In addition to being part of a mission driven organization serving our community, as an eligible Colorado Access employee, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date.
• Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent).
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility).
• Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance).

Where you will work:

• This position will be a hybrid model work environment, a blend of 'In-Office' and 'Remote.'

We are not able to support out of state employees at this time as we continue to serve our members and community in the metro Denver area and across the beautiful state of Colorado.