City and County of Denver · 7 hours ago
Director of Human Resources - Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and employee relations at Denver International Airport. This role involves mentoring HR Business Partners, collaborating with citywide HR leadership, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while enhancing employee engagement and organizational performance.
GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading, mentoring, and developing an HR Business Partner team to deliver data-driven insights, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee engagement to support strategic company objectives
Serve as a strategic advisor to DEN executive leadership on organizational and people issues
Collaborate with citywide HR leadership, including the Office of Human Resources (OHR), to implement enterprise-wide initiatives and ensure compliance with city policies and employment laws
Translate DEN’s strategic objectives into a cohesive multi-year HR strategy that strengthens operational excellence, workforce readiness, and organizational performance
Set a clear vision for HR service delivery and hold the team accountable for high performance, strong partnership, and measurable business outcomes
Leverage workforce analytics and people metrics to diagnose trends, build business cases, and influence executive decision-making
Partner with DEN operational leaders to redesign teams, structures, and workflows to improve efficiency and performance, while leading change management strategies for major airport-wide initiatives
Shape and lead DEN’s approach to complex employee and labor relations matters, ensuring consistent, equitable, and compliant practices
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including compensation, benefits, and leave programs
Build strong, trust-based partnerships with business leaders, frontline teams, unions, and key stakeholders, establishing HR as a proactive, solutions-oriented partner
Develop clear, concise executive-level communications such as workforce dashboards, briefings, and strategic recommendations that support informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Five (5) years of professional level human resources experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of subordinate supervisors
Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Preferred
10 years of professional level human resource experience
Proven experience driving HR strategy in large, complex, and operationally intensive environments (i.e. airport, transportation, or public sector)
Deep expertise in HR leadership, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce engagement
A strong change agent who can challenge the status quo, has courage of convictions to express views openly, independently, and with confidence
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
Experience using data and metrics to drive HR strategy, decision-making and business solutions
Prior strong experience managing staff and leading and developing a high-performing HR team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the HR function delivers exceptional service and support to the organization
Benefits
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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