Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to lead a team of dedicated professionals and direct meaningful initiatives? We’re looking for an HR Operations Manager to join our team and drive key functions supporting State Classified employees – including recruitment, selection, and employee relations within a labor agreement environment. This role goes beyond the basics, also offering the opportunity to lead professional development efforts and spearhead special projects that enhance our workplace culture. If you're energized by meaningful work and thrive in a collaborative, service-driven environment, we want to hear from you! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

As the HR Operations Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR department that have a systemwide impact, such as matters associated with the State of Colorado personnel system, labor management, professional development, and special HR operations projects. You will assist the CHRO with employee relations matters at CCCS colleges and serve as a resource for HR staff at our colleges. This position supervises the Professional Development and Learning Specialist, as well as two HR Specialists who are primarily responsible for the classification and selection of State Classified positions across the system.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for functional, system wide HR initiatives in the areas of recruitment and selection (primarily Classified), employee relations, professional development, and rules, regulations, and operational guidelines.
• Develop and administer programs, procedures, and plans used in carrying out human resources policies and continually look for opportunities to improve systemwide HR processes. 
• In coordination with the Professional Development and Learning Specialist, support the development and implementation of culture initiatives and career development opportunities and support training efforts required for system initiative rollouts.
• Stay apprised of, and support as appropriate, HR technical projects, assisting with communications rollout, change management needs, training development, etc.
• Stay apprised of applicable federal and state regulation changes to help identify potential impacts to CCCS and timelines for compliance and pass relevant information on to applicable stakeholders. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the State Personnel System rules and regulations to support colleges in personnel management of Classified employees; this includes, but is not limited to, advising on personnel rules, progressive discipline, labor agreement, and classification and selection.
• Obtain a State of Colorado Personal Services Certification and the State of Colorado Selection and Classification Certifications to support the HR Specialists and college personnel with matters related to State Classified personnel across the system.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, psychology or closely related field. A combination of education and relevant experience, in addition to that required for the position, will substitute for the degree.
• Two years of professional experience that includes a focus on professional development, recruitment and selection, labor management, employee relations, and/or HR project management.
• Must have current or past human resources experience working with State of Colorado Classified positions (certifications not required at time of hire).

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Ability to collaborate.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize actions.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Discretion and exceptional judgement while handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Knowledge of Colorado and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of HR operations and best practices.
• Knowledge of labor management best practices.
• Knowledge of the State of Colorado personnel system.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management skills.
• Relationship building skills.

Work Location/Travel Expectations: 

• This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230.
• Occasional in person attendance at meetings will be required; travel to the Denver office will not be reimbursed.
• Occasional travel (less than 10%) throughout the State to visit colleges or attend group meetings will be required.
• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 124,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note: per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.