Human Resource Director at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush, Colorado

Job Description:

Primary Job Purpose:

The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop and coordinate policies and activities of the Human Resource (HR) department. Facilitates and coordinates the employment process, from initial advertisement to termination of employee. This position is responsible for all activities related to investigations, employment hearings, employee benefits, workers compensation, and maintenance of employee records.

Quality Statement:

This position is committed to the recruitment and retention of top talent through the use of thorough interviewing and screening procedures. The goal is to increase employee retention and satisfaction and decrease turnover.

Essential Job Functions

• Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.


• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.


• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.


• Administers human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.


• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.


• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS).


• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.


• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.


• Assists in the development of departmental labor budgets.


• Facilitates professional development and training for managers of the organization.


• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.


• Assists Department Managers with recruiting, checking references, interviewing and testing when requested.


• Reviews drug screens, background checks, physical screening and all required documentation on potential employees and informs Department Managers of the results.


• Processes new hires and enters them in all internal operations systems as well as State databases.


• Reviews and approves all disciplinary actions for compliance to Federal and State laws as well as in form and wording to ensure consistency, legal compliance and mitigation of potential litigation.


• Facilitates New Employee Orientation weekly and coordinates Eben Ezer 101 Day monthly.


• Responsible for reconciling monthly benefit invoices against payroll deductions and election information.


• Responsible for all Affordable Care Act reporting.


• Responsible for maintaining employee 401(k) records, coordinating 401(k) enrollment, and assisting employees with 401(k)-related issues and leads the 401k audit and associated filings.


• Chairs the Safety Committee and leads HR meetings.


• Represents Eben Ezer at personnel related hearings and investigations.


• Enters data and keeps accurate records concerning employment, termination, and final compensation. This includes all records of performance reviews, promotions, and employee statistics for government reporting.


• Maintains the OSHA log.


• Retains employment records as prescribed by law.


• Assists managers as well as employees with personnel and payroll issues as needed. This includes providing pertinent information to new hires and completing the appropriate paperwork at termination.


• Cooperates with or conducts appropriate surveys or studies, as required. This includes providing wage and salary information for guidelines for pay increases, information for employee-related legal actions, and other issues.


• Must maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPAA regulations.


• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• A Bachelors Degree and three years general experience in the personnel field; seven years progressively responsible work in the personnel field; or any appropriate combination of education and experience. PHR certification or similar preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to relate well to others.


• Knowledge of state regulations on hiring practices.


• Must be able to work under stressful situations, as this position occasionally deals with unhappy or angry employees, and to cope with multiple interruptions.


• Must be skilled in accurate data entry, have an organized filing system, practice wise time management, and meticulous record keeping.


• 10-key punch, word processing, data entry, general computer skills, email, internet, spreadsheets, etc.


• Must be knowledgeable of workers compensation and other employment law.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness and reason when dealing with emotional topics. Contributes to building a positive team. Treats people with respect and tact.


• Must possess critical-thinking and decision-making abilities.


• Ability to work well with team members and foster an environment of teamwork.

Material and Equipment used, but not limited to:

• General office equipment: including phone, fax, copier, adding machine and computer.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Sits at a desk in an office environment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.


• Frequently will be reaching, bending, and occasionally stretching. Occasionally lifts 0-50 pounds.


• Must deal with sensitive staff issues and multiple interruptions.


• Performs keyboarding tasks for a significant portion of the workday.

Working Hours:

• General office hours, Monday-Friday.

Deadline to apply: 1/13/25, position open until filled.

2025 BENEFITS OFFERED

Full-time opportunities include:

1. 3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment


2. Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment


3. Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)


4. Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service


5. Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage


6. Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)

Other Benefits –

1. 401K with generous matching


2. Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick


3. Food available daily with our dining services team


4. Access to employee discount programs


5. Scholarship Programs

As a progressive, faith-based community, our approach to diversity and inclusion aligns with our beliefs that everyone matters; Our Team Members, Neighbors, Families, and Community. We strive to recognize individual identities and respect you for who you are, where you are.

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