Senior HR Manager: Talent Acquisition & Business Partnering

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead the HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition functions, serving as a trusted advisor to City leaders. This working manager will lead staff and directly address complex employee relations matters, performance management, recruitment, and organizational workforce challenges.

If you’re a collaborative, solutions‑focused HR professional who enjoys balancing leadership with hands‑on problem‑solving, we invite you to make an

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a senior HRBP or employee relations specialist.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading or supporting recruitment and talent management programs.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• Must obtain and maintain a CJIS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages the City’s HR programs, staff, and related projects and initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with City priorities.
• Serves as a hands-on HRBP to departments, advising leaders to understand priorities and develop practical HR solutions.
• Leads complex employee relations matters with guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Oversees recruitment and onboarding; guides hiring processes and, when needed, executive-level recruitments.
• Monitors changes in employment laws and updates personnel rules, policies, and procedures; promotes compliance.
• Uses workforce data to identify organizational needs and develop strategies for attraction, retention and performance.
• Partners with the Deputy Director on Total Rewards, Workday, and related HR processes to ensure coordinated guidance.
• Represents the City in unemployment hearings and other related legal proceedings as required.
• Models the City’s values and fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment and talent management

Performance management

Workforce planning

Policy development

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

The City of Arvada is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead the HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition functions, serving as a trusted advisor to City leaders. This working manager will lead staff and directly address complex employee relations matters, performance management, recruitment, and organizational workforce challenges.

If you’re a collaborative, solutions‑focused HR professional who enjoys balancing leadership with hands‑on problem‑solving, we invite you to make an