Senior People Business Partner

Volunteers-of-America; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insur.

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to lead strategic HR initiatives within the People & Culture department in Denver. The role focuses on hiring, payroll, benefits administration, and enforcing employment policies to support mission-aligned service delivery.

You will oversee programs and groups of employees, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving talent management, performance, and retention across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• 3 years of experience in HR, preferably in an exempt role.
• Employee relations experience in a non-exempt environment.
• Non-Profit experience is very helpful.
• HR Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program and administrative groups to recruit qualified applicants.
• Assist in hiring processes and determine headcount needs and competencies.
• Implement employee recognition and retention programs.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and leave; handle disciplinary matters and investigations.
• Support supervisors with disciplinary documentation, meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Stay informed on HR trends and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to succession planning and internal equity analyses.
• Improve work relationships and morale to boost productivity and retention.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based applications

Job description

Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

The Senior People Business Partner will assist in the strategic and tactical functions of the People & Culture department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. Responsible for assigned programs and groups of employees in support of all aspects of Human Resources in accordance with the mission and values of VOA Colorado.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with program and/or administrative groups, reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Partners with People Service Coordinator to facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with program and/or administrative managers to determine headcount needs and understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Implement employee recognition and retention programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Supports supervisors in disciplinary documentation, meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Works in conjunction with VP of People & Culture and program leadership on succession planning, strategic compensation analysis ensuring internal equity, turnover analyses, and reduction.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to use operate a keyboard and other basic office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full time
• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Some nights and weekends may be required based on program needs. Opportunity for occasional remote work.

LOCATION

2660 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205

SALARY

$90,000-$100,000 annual exempt

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America Colorado Branch that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America Colorado Branch three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Humble, Hungry, Smart (People Smart)).
• Self-motivated and directed
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, to communicate with employees, leadership and in group presentations and meetings
• Able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
• Able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently
• Organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality · Dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management direction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field. Master’s a plus.
• 3 years of experience in HR preferably in an exempt role.
• Employee relations experience in a non-exempt environment.
• Non-Profit experience is very helpful.
• HR Certification is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High level of competency working with Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based applications
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Basic budgeting experience is helpful in support of program needs regarding its people.