GENERAL PURPOSE
The VP of Human Resources performs a critical leadership role for Colorado Credit Union; contributing to sound Human Resources practices across the company, providing an employee-oriented, high-performance culture and employee development. This position serves as a key business partner to the President/CEO and Senior Management Team, ensuring the effective delivery of human resources services, regulatory compliance, and employee development programs.
This role is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, payroll, compliance, and training. The VP fosters a culture rooted in integrity, engagement, and continuous development to support organizational growth and success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HUMAN RESOURCES:
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Above all else, lives CCU’s service standards and core values: Be the Advocate. Embrace Curiosity. Be Compassionate.
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Lead and administer all human resources programs including employee recruitment, onboarding programs, HR compliance, records management, payroll, employee benefits, compensation, Worker's Compensation, unemployment compensation and safety.
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Manages and assists in responding to employee relation issues, concerns, and promotes positive employee relations throughout all the branches of the company.
- Oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies to build and maintain a high-performing team.
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Leads the annual employee insurance renewal “Open Enrollment” process for employee benefits with the appropriate outsourced benefits consulting brokers, and coordinates with any other outsourced vendors necessary to the human resources administrative processing.
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Manages any internal/external audits, due diligence research activities and preparation and receiving of confidential correspondence.
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Manages the semi-monthly payroll process for employees, entering and auditing employee timesheets, completing all payroll-related journal entries, tracking employee hours, vacation leave usage, accruals and other employee leave-related responsibilities.
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Manages employee deductions, COBRA insurance benefits continuation elections, and reconciliation of employee group insurance invoices. Maintains all HR and payroll records systems.
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Designs and manages the Performance Management System.
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Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
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Oversees the creation and maintenance of all confidential and sensitive corporate files to ensure consistency and compliance of all required documents.
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Manages a regular review and edits the company employee handbook and other communications to ensure they are current and comply with various local, state and federal laws.
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Manages and processes HR paperwork for new hires, terminations, promotions, applications, performance reviews. Further processes new employee benefits enrollments and subsequent changes in status, and other benefit administration responsibilities. Further coordinating process and subsequent auditing.
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Manages and assists in coordination of sponsored employee services and activities designed to enhance employee/organization relationships.
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Recommends new programs or changes to existing programs.
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Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.
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Supervises the staff of the human resources department.
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A member of the Senior Management team.
- Provides strategic initiatives for the human resources department.
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Understands the Company’s priority growth strategies and effectively translates strategy into actionable programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned and assists with special projects as needed.
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Adheres to all service standards as outlined in the credit union’s policies and procedures.
TRAINING DEVELOPMENT:
- Directs the design, planning, and implementation of corporate training programs, policies, and procedures.
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Approves new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programs.
- Oversees relationships with vendors to ensure employee participation in outside training programs.
- Assesses the developmental needs of the credit union and implements programs and initiatives designed to build talent within the company.
- Directs curriculum planning, budget allocation and resource distribution.
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Works with managers to determine performance gaps in their departments and identify training interventions to solve these problems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the employment laws, regulations and HR best practices is important in this key role, where the position requires the ability to communicate positively and effectively with employees across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate discretion, integrity; and to maintain the confidentiality of all audiences when and where appropriate. The ability to establish good working relationships with management and employees across the organization is essential
Mandatory/required skills include:
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Strong attention to detail
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to take direction from, and work effectively with, multiple managers in the organization.
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Strong internal and external customer service orientation
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Strong management and leadership skills
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet company deadlines.
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point and navigation of the internet required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Certification from SHRM or HRCI is required.
- Ten (10) years of related and progressive work experience in Human Resources is required with at least five (5) year supervisory experience preferred. Experience with reporting to multiple managers and/or managing large administrative projects is also required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITES
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will often be required to move around for most of the day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
BENEFITS
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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Company Paid Life, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
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401k Employer Contributions & Match
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Annual Profit Sharing funded into the 401k
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Tuition Reimbursement (Max $5,250.00/annually)
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Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
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Work-Life Balance and Flexible Work Schedules
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Cross-Training and Career Development Opportunities
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Wellness Program
- Employee Recognition Program
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Annual Bonus Based on Company Performance
