Top HR Manager Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Leads HR process improvement across HR Shared Services, managing a team and optimizing workflows, tools, and employee experiences. Responsibilities include process analysis, mapping, project and change management, stakeholder engagement, data-driven recommendations, root cause analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role coaches team members, leads cross-functional initiatives with HR, IT, Legal, and business leaders, and aligns process optimization strategies with corporate goals.

The Senior Manager, HR Compliance is responsible for developing and executing a compliance framework across the Americas, managing immigration and global mobility programs, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations while fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.

Leads Workday implementation, configuration, solution design, governance, integrations, reporting, data validation, testing, and post-go-live support. Partners with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, establish HRIS governance and support models, ensure data integrity and compliance, and manage complex global initiatives. Drives automation, process optimization, documentation, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable HR technology operations.

Owns the end-to-end HR function for a distributed U.S. and New Zealand organization. Responsibilities include HR strategy, employee lifecycle processes, payroll oversight, HRIS selection and implementation, policies, internal controls, compliance, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, recruiting, and onboarding. The role partners closely with the CFO, executives, managers, Finance, external counsel, vendors, and New Zealand HR support to build a scalable HR operating model.

Owns day-to-day People Operations for a global workforce across the US, Canada, and India. Responsibilities include HRIS management, payroll and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, compliance, recruiting workflows, employee relations, leave administration, performance review cycles, and HR reporting. The role also supports managers with coaching and progressive discipline, maintains policies and personnel records, and requires up to 15% travel.

Manages comprehensive HR functions including onboarding, orientation, benefits, compensation, training, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, records, compliance, and separations. Advises managers on workforce matters, administers HR programs, supports legal and government reporting requirements, and promotes a positive employee experience. The role works in person at Aspen Highlands and requires confidentiality, sound judgment, and strong knowledge of employment regulations.

Lead Yahoo’s HR project portfolio across M&A, Total Rewards, and enterprise transformations. Manage people-side M&A from due diligence through post-close integration, maintain portfolio governance, prepare executive communications, facilitate leadership decisions, and drive change management and adoption. Use AI tools to improve project workflows, reporting, synthesis, and artifact creation while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Leads HR compliance operations covering employment compliance, audits, benefits, payroll, immigration administration, reporting, and corrective actions. Builds SOPs, workflows, controls, and tracking systems; coordinates vendors, counsel, and audits; evaluates Total Rewards improvements; ensures payroll and benefits accuracy; and supervises, coaches, and develops the compliance operations team. The role requires onsite leadership, strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel and HRIS proficiency, and experience with audits, payroll, accounting, or HR operations.

Manages human resources operations for a transit workforce, including recruiting, hiring, retention, payroll and personnel records, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, training documentation, performance reviews, staffing plans, and union liaison activities. Serves as the local EEO and affirmative action officer while partnering with management to improve employee satisfaction, maintain compliance, and meet operational staffing and performance goals.

Leads and scales the HR Engineering team supporting Workday and related HR applications. Provides technical and functional mentorship, oversees Workday operations, drives automation, upgrades, process improvements, testing, and implementations. Partners with stakeholders, security teams, vendors, and geographically distributed teams to deliver secure, scalable HR technology solutions. Manages vendor RFPs and relationships while coordinating technical projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provides fractional HR leadership and consulting to multiple Christian mission and church clients. Responsibilities include HR audits, strategic planning, HR program design, recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, engagement, performance management, compliance, training, employee relations, HRIS implementation, executive coaching, and support across U.S. states and international missions.

Manages the full human resources function for assigned divisions, advising employees and managers on performance, policies, employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, staffing, and training. Maintains employee records, conducts investigations and audits, supports succession planning and talent management, and partners with local and corporate leadership on employment decisions. May supervise HR or administrative staff. Requires travel by air, car, or other transportation up to 60% of the time.

Manage HRIS data integrity, employee lifecycle transactions, US benefits administration, vendor reconciliations, compliance, reporting, and employee inquiries. Use AI tools and automation to improve HR workflows, reporting, and self-service. Partner with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and People teams to resolve discrepancies, document procedures, and protect confidential employee information.

Supports HR activities throughout mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, employee transitions, integration planning, workforce changes, compliance, change management, and post-close execution. Coordinates workstreams, tracks milestones, prepares reports and communications, manages confidential information, and collaborates with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders. Maintains M&A playbooks, project tools, checklists, and lessons learned to improve future integration processes.

Manages HR data, analytics, reporting, dashboards, pipelines, integrations, and automation. Supports compensation, performance management, workforce planning, HRIS maintenance, and employee listening initiatives. Builds data models and AI integrations, audits data integrity, develops actionable insights, and presents findings to HR and executive leadership. Requires strong compensation expertise, advanced Excel, HRIS and BI experience, scripting, data modeling, and handling confidential information.

Leads large-scale HRMS modernization and implementation programs from planning through stabilization. Manages PMO governance, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, stakeholders, vendors, HR system integration, data migration, testing, go-live, change management, training, and adoption. Ensures alignment with business objectives, federal regulations, privacy requirements, FedRAMP, and cybersecurity standards while coordinating HR, payroll, IT, executives, and implementation partners.

Leads an embedded HR team supporting a college or division, advising senior leaders on workforce strategy, organizational design, employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. Translates enterprise HR strategy into unit-level actions, coaches leaders through complex people decisions, manages HR staff, coordinates with HR centers of expertise and shared services, and uses workforce data to identify risks and inform decisions.

Manages HR systems strategy, administration, optimization, integrations, data integrity, governance, reporting, and analytics. Partners with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to translate requirements into system solutions, improve workflows, support upgrades, and evaluate AI-enabled tools. Serves as the HR technology subject matter expert and may mentor others without formal supervisory responsibility.

Manages day-to-day HR operations, personnel leadership, employee relations, performance management, compliance, engagement, workforce analytics, and HR initiatives. Partners with executives and managers, supports federal contractor employment requirements, oversees HR systems and reporting, guides employee lifecycle processes, and leads compliance, workforce planning, and organizational development activities.

Owns the HR technology platform strategy, roadmap, governance, reliability, releases, integrations, and continuous improvement. Leads enterprise HCM initiatives from discovery through deployment and stabilization, manages platform budgets and vendors, and establishes scalable practices for testing, change control, support, and adoption. Partners across HR, Technology, Finance, Risk, and external providers while leading teams and applying responsible AI automation to improve HR services and employee experience.

Owns end-to-end HR operations for US and Canadian employees and contractors, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, employee records, compliance, employee relations, performance management, compensation reviews, manager training, and HR systems. The role administers Rippling, Lattice, and Ashby, supports SOC 2 compliance, coaches managers through performance issues and PIPs, maintains policies, and coordinates benefits and training vendors.

Own end-to-end multi-state payroll, HRIS administration, compliance, reporting, integrations, and HR operations for clients. Lead HRIS and payroll implementations, system configurations, workflow automation, change management, employee lifecycle processes, and stakeholder workshops. Advise clients on employment law compliance, maintain data integrity and audit readiness, resolve payroll issues, and optimize people processes across varied organizations.

Own the HR function as a hands-on solo operator, managing recruiting, onboarding, multi-state payroll, benefits, HRIS data, compliance, policies, performance cycles, compensation operations, employee relations, engagement, and office administration. Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and leadership while supporting U.S. and Italy employees, improving workflows, and maintaining reliable people programs in a distributed technology company.

Owns end-to-end HR operations for a distributed global workforce, including HRIS administration, payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, policies, employment compliance, reporting, and process automation. Partners with leadership, Finance, Legal, and hiring managers to build scalable People infrastructure and improve employee lifecycle processes. The role requires 4+ years of HR operations experience and comfort building systems in a fast-growing, ambiguous startup environment.

Manage day-to-day HR operations onboard, supervise HR coordinator, administer crew embarkation/disembarkation, maintain crew records in Fidelio/MAPS, handle welfare programs and events, support employee relations, ensure compliance with MLC and safety regulations, and prepare personnel reports for shipboard and shoreside teams.