Nonprofit People & Operations Lead — Remote Options

Groundwork Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

RTD EcoPass

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Partial remote work

Job summary

Groundwork Denver is seeking an HR & Office Manager to lead human resources functions and office administration, supporting a healthy, equitable workplace. The role coordinates hiring, onboarding, benefits, vendor relationships, and organizational compliance while upholding Groundwork Denver’s mission and values.

The successful candidate will balance process with a people-centered approach, maintain confidential information with discretion, and collaborate across teams to strengthen staff

Qualifications

• Experience leading recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Knowledge of HR compliance requirements and employee relations best practices.
• Ability to manage benefits administration and personnel records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all staff recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage seasonal youth hiring in partnership with program staff.
• Administer employee benefits and open enrollment.
• Maintain personnel records and HR compliance materials.
• Ensure policies and employee handbook materials are up to date.
• Support managers with equitable hiring and people-management practices.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities.
• Serve as confidential resource for staff.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and insurance matters.
• Develop and maintain organizational procedures and systems.

Skills

Recruitment & onboarding

HR compliance

Employee relations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS APS

Job description

Groundwork Denver is seeking an HR & Office Manager to lead human resources functions and office administration, supporting a healthy, equitable workplace. The role coordinates hiring, onboarding, benefits, vendor relationships, and organizational compliance while upholding Groundwork Denver’s mission and values.

The successful candidate will balance process with a people-centered approach, maintain confidential information with discretion, and collaborate across teams to strengthen staff