Job Description

*Job Postings Closing Dates: A job posting may close before the listed deadline if the number of applications reaches the limit for that position. If the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected, the posting may remain open longer.

** Early applications are encouraged**

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating see resume anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Director - Benefits and Compensation (Onsite/ In person)
Department: Human Resources Department
Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $145,226/annual - $217,859/annual

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Position Summary: This position involves leading a Human Resources (HR) team responsible for developing and implementing total rewards, benefits, talent management, workforce planning and training, risk management, and employee relations. The role includes overseeing a partially self-funded health plan and administering compensation practices. The position also directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the HR department's activities and operations, ensuring legal compliance and aligning with the city’s values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received : Works under the direct supervision of the Administrative Services Director. Exercises direct supervision over the Sr. HR Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Analyst, and Management Analyst II (HRIS). Manages oversight of the human resources department and provides guidance and support to all human resources positions, including HR Business Partners and an Administrative Specialist.

Leadership and Team Management

• Manages and leads the Human Resources (HR) team. Optimizes HR functions by modernizing and refining processes and activities aligned toward achieving strategic objectives, technology/HRIS efficiencies, and the business partner model.

• Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment and accountability, focusing on managing and resolving conflicts. Defines and clarifies duties and expectations, sets goals, provides motivation and performance coaching, and encourages training and development. Fosters a culture of diversity, equity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Compensation, Benefits, and Organizational Structure

• Compensation, Benefits, and Organizational Structure
• Provides strategic direction and complex analysis of the city’s benefits and compensation plan, including management of the city’s self-funded health plan.
• Oversees all department restructures and reorganizations, compensation policies and procedures, reclassifications, and annual total compensation recommendations.

Employee Relations, Policy, and Strategic Partnerships

• Provides oversight and guidance in employee relations issues and may conduct investigations in support of the city’s policies/administrative directives, ethics, and values while simultaneously identifying patterns that impact organizational, team, and individual performance so that appropriate organizational development interventions are implemented.
• Provides expertise, coaching, and problem-solving skills in critical human resources areas. Advises and counsels on conflict resolution and consensus building. Works closely with other departments as a strategic business partner to enhance the overall performance of the department and the organization through human resource strategies.
• Formulates, recommends, interprets, and implements policies, administrative directives, and procedures. Directs research on new employment law updates and best practices in human resources and risk administration consistent with city values and culture.
• Identifies legal requirements and government regulations affecting human resource functions, and ensures policies, procedures, and required reports comply. Models potential impacts and manages compliance strategies to ensure effective implementation.

Performance Management and Communications

• Leads innovative performance management processes and systems aligned with organizational culture.
  Partners with the Administrative Director in organizational development and workforce planning strategies, including but not limited to city-wide initiatives, training, and employee engagement activities. Assists the HR staff in managing the city’s talent needs and pipeline in anticipation of workforce planning.
• Oversees the partnership with the communications office in the development of internal communications strategies.

Analytics, Risk, and Budget

• Oversees the development and implementation of HR metrics. Uses data analytics and reports to drive strategic decision-making. Directs the strategic administration of the city’s total compensation and benefits programs. Provides strategic oversight of risk management programs, including workers’ compensation, property casualty, and safety programs.
• Prepares and coordinates the management of the department’s budget and the city benefits budget.
• Presents reports to management, staff, and City Council.
• Attends Council meetings and external meetings as appropriate.
  

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively fosters strong, supportive internal and external relationships to achieve a common goal and maximize impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts, which may require oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of the position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Team Building: Works to build and maintain high-performing teams, including appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
• Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.
• Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems, and considers solutions.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Management, or a relevant field of study.

• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional experience in human resources with three (3) years in a supervisory or management position.

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