HR Director

Human Resources Director

OUR PURPOSE AND PROMISE

CSU STRATA is a private, not-for-profit corporation, legally separate from Colorado State University (CSU), located in Fort Collins, CO. Founded in 1941, CSU STRATA supports and serves the Colorado State University System (CSU System) through intellectual property management & technology transfer services, real estate management, development services, special project oversight, and operational management. The CSU System consists of Colorado State University Fort Collins (CSU), CSU Pueblo, CSU Global, CSU Todos Santos Center, and the CSU Spur Campus.

CSU STRATA’s purpose is to build on the successes of the people and places in the Colorado State University System.

Set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, is a vibrant city overflowing with opportunity. Families, outdoor enthusiasts, and high-tech entrepreneurs feel at home in Fort Collins, the largest city in northern Colorado. Innovation and enthusiasm course throughout the city, which is also a hub for craft beer revolution. When you are here, you feel connected – Fort Collins has a friendly, welcoming culture with groups, spaces, and activities designed to bring people together. Top Industries are education, manufacturing, high-tech, and healthcare.

As CSU STRATA’s Human Resources Director, you will advance the priorities of the organization through employee relations, training, recruitment/employment, compensation, affirmative action, benefits management, performance management, policy development and implementation, employment law compliance, and payroll. The Director must be sensitive to employee morale and strategic with organizational needs working closely with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team.

Our promise is to create opportunities for success in a culture of integrity, reliability, respect, innovation, and excellence.

As a member of the management team, you are simultaneously a leader, strategic thinker, collaborator, and implementer. Your expertise, experiences, and professional demeanor will elevate our finance, operations, real estate and technology transfer activities, in addition to the human resources and talent strategies. The promising candidate is an experienced business leader and energetic professional who demonstrates the ability to be tactical, analytical, and detail oriented and fosters internal and external relationships by providing strategic vision and leadership through clear and concise communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Human Resources Director, you are the leader responsible for ensuring all human resources programs function in alignment with CSU STRATA’s mission, vision, and values. You:

• Prepare accurate reports, metrics, and other information for internal and external purposes including compliance, auditing, and governmental reporting.

• Oversee workforce planning with the Executive Leadership Team executing the recruitment and retention efforts of the organization along with the employee onboarding experience.

• Plan, organize, and implement trainings working closely with business unit leaders to understand departmental and individual training needs to proactively address workforce and succession planning.

• Lead efforts to establish organization-wide compensation strategies.

• Establish employee relations programs and protocols including grievance and progressive discipline policies and procedures.

• Oversee the annual review, renewal, and negotiation of employee benefits, providing recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Monitor changes to local, state, and federal laws ensuring compliance and directing the update of policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.

• Prepare and report annual HR analytics to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Cross train on human resources functions and provide backup to members of the human resources team as needed.

• Annually update work process documentation ensuring that proper files are maintained in accordance with record retention policies.

• Participate in budget planning and monitoring exercises.

• Manage human resources financial obligations in collaboration with the CFO.

• Provide updates, progress reports, recommendations, and presentations to Board members at scheduled board meetings.

• Mentor and manage the professional growth of human resource team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Required: bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field.

• Required: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Experience Required:

• >8 years professional human resources experience across a variety of functional areas including employee relations, training, recruitment/employment, compensation, affirmative action, benefits management, performance management, policy development and implementation, employment law compliance, and payroll.

• >5 years working with HRIS software.

• >5 years supervising human resources staff.

Preferred:

• 3 years in a non-profit setting.

• Experience with NetSuite, ADP, Salesforce and Concur.

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of human resources principles and best practices.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local existing and proposed laws/regulation affecting human resource management. Ability to interpret laws and policies.

• Ability to prepare and maintain records.

• Ability to communicate complex and detailed information.

• Ability to identify problems timely and bring about accurate solutions.

• Strong computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated through application materials and experience.

• A proven team player and individual contributor.

Expectations:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Positive attitude and willingness to help.

• Operate with a high degree of professionalism, ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

• Exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.

• Express ideas clearly and concisely. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting.

• Interpret and apply applicable rules to tasks.

• Work independently or with a team to effectively manage time, projects, and deadlines.

• Innovate for optimal efficiency, employ methods of continuous process improvement.

• Use critical thought and organization.

• Detail oriented.

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 annualized, depending on qualifications.

Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: 2537 Research Blvd, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80526

Remote Work: up to 20%

BENEFITS for full time eligible employees:

• 401(a) & 403(b) retirement plans

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Standard mileage reimbursement

• To apply: Please submit both a resume and cover letter to csustrata_elt@colostate.edu (note: underscore between csustrata and elt)

Screening to begin immediately. For full consideration, submit application materials by 10/20/2023.

CSU STRATA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Note: This position is an at-will position in accordance with the laws of the state of Colorado and the United States federal government. This job posting is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SHRM or HRCI Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Collins, CO 80526

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000