Human Resources Team Lead (Senior Human Resources Manager)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and locationAdditional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/benefitsWhere Innovation Powers ImpactReady to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.About BluestaqAt Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).Recognized ExcellenceWe don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.Why Colorado Springs?

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness, blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.
• Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.
  
  

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.Join the MissionReady to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.About the role:Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead our Human Resources team-HR pros and tech recruiters-through a thrilling surge of rapid growth with bold tactics and brilliant strategy. As a vital piece of our corporate operations backbone, you'll empower leaders and team members alike, forging a team environment that's electric and unstoppable.Your mission? Deliver world-class HR support to keep our team engaged, productive, and scaling fast. This is an in-office role, working side-by-side with our exceptional team in Colorado Springs as we rocket toward ~250 team members and beyond.Key Responsibilities:Strategic HR

• Align human resources with our long-term business goals, fostering trust by ensuring every talent strategy reflects Bluestaq's vision.
• In partnership with the recruiting team, lead talent sourcing and recruiting with surgical precision-targeted outreach that lands top-tier talent who embody curiosity and stick with us.
• Shape growth and leadership tracks, blending tech talks and mentorship into a culture that keeps our talent ahead of the curve through relentless curiosity and guidance.
• Deliver actionable HR metrics and management reports to execs-no guesswork, just data that powers growth and builds trust in our strategic decisions.
• Spot trends like retention risks and hiring bottlenecks with data-driven curiosity, fueling strategic planning and sharp decisions that showcase ownership in keeping Bluestaq ahead.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations Leadership to shape and steer career progression by defining promotion workflows, succession planning, and tracking growth in HRIS-paving clear roads to success through teamwork for the Bluestaq talent pool.
  
  

Proactive HR

• Build training programs (grants in our arsenal) that sharpen tech skills, leadership grit, and people management-mentoring our talent to own their growth and empower the team.
• Keep HR policies lean and mean, crafting only what's essential to safeguard the business and team, reflecting trust in our streamlined approach.
• Support workforce planning to scale us to 250 team members, keeping our HRIS flawless and our recruiting game irresistible.
• Elevate team member and leadership coaching, fostering an agile culture through smart communication and conflict resolution rooted in mentorship and trust.
• Stay ahead of compliance curves, aligning with labor laws and best practices with Bluestaq values so our ownership keeps us always in the clear.
• Ignite growth with goal setting, performance reviews, and actionable feedback-turning conversations into stepping stones for excellence through curiosity and mentorship.
  
  

Responsive HR

• Spark HR team engagement with a coach's energy-fostering mentorship and teamwork to build a tight-knit, unstoppable culture that trusts in every moment.
• Orchestrate benefits administration with creativity, working hand-in-hand with our broker to deliver top-tier offerings-turning options into standout wins for our talented Bluestaq team.
• Tackle government agency inquiries (FMLA, ADA, IRS, etc.), COBRA, HIPAA, workers' comp, and unemployment management with ownership that keeps us compliant and confident.
• Guide employee relations with finesse-leveraging mentorship to strengthen ties and keep our culture thriving with trust and teamwork.
• Champion EEO reporting and safety/loss control through teamwork-ensuring compliance and a rock-solid foundation for our curious, talented crew.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years in HR, with 3 years leading teams in a 200 employee environment-tech or high-growth experience earns bonus points for talent that thrives here.
• A creative problem-solver and coach who turns HR headaches into opportunities with curiosity and mentorship at the core.
• Expertise in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and performance systems-extra credit for tech HR savvy that spots and nurtures top talent.
• Proven ability to scale training, leadership development, and team engagement for a software-driven workforce, building trust through ownership of growth.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and state labor laws, from strategic planning to rapid-fire responses, ensuring compliance with unwavering trust.
• Passion for coaching leaders and engineers, fueling a culture of relentless learning and excellence through mentorship and curiosity.
• Proven ability to take initiative, drive results, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, high-stakes environment-showing ownership every step of the way.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in HR operations and strategic execution that our team can trust.
• Comfortable presenting People-related initiatives to the organization, rallying support with clarity and impact that reflects teamwork and talent.
• Confident in negotiating and influencing others, with the courage to push back on leaders using data-driven, logical rationale and a curious mindset.
• Demonstrated credibility, integrity, and confidentiality-building trust across our fast-growing team with every interaction.
• Naturally collaborative, with a proven track record of thriving in a high-growth, fast-paced startup setting through teamwork and ownership.
• Skilled in managing complex employee relations with tact, diplomacy, and discretion, maintaining our culture's strength with mentorship and trust.
• Equipped with strong communication skills, a passion for learning, and the self-motivation and self-awareness to lead our HR charge to 250 employees and beyond with curious talent.
• Pumped to work in-office in Colorado Springs with a team that's anything but ordinary-where teamwork and mentorship fuel extraordinary results.
  
  

Required Education:Bachelor's degree with 7 years of Human Resources experience, or an Associate degree with 9 years (including 3 years leading teams), or a High School Diploma with 11 years (including 5 years in a leadership role).Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.