Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer

Salary: $183,244.01 - $219,980.81 Annually
Location :Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 15634
Division:Human Resources
Department: Employment Services
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/22/2024 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer
The City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, with an estimated population of 506,646 occupies 195 square miles at the base of majestic Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and enjoys nearly 243 days of sunshine per year. Colorado Springs is the state's largest city in terms of area and second to Denver in population.
The "Springs" is home to five military establishments, including the Air Force Academy, many colleges and universities, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Headquarters and Museum, and over 50 different sports organizations. Colorado Springs is a thriving city and a leader in the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries. It also has a diverse collection of non-profit organizations and businesses with a large number of tourist attractions.
The City of Colorado Springs, which is among the community's largest employers, is organized as a home-rule Council-Mayor form of municipal government with a popularly elected Mayor and nine council members.
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Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer (CHRRO)
The Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer (CHRRO) is an at-will executive position reporting to the Chief of Staff. As the CHRRO, you'll play a pivotal role in directing and managing the activities of our dynamic Human Resources Department, leveraging your expertise to shape our organization's HR landscape. Your responsibilities encompass ensuring legal compliance, driving HR initiatives, and nurturing a culture of excellence and inclusivity.
As CHRRO, you'll assume responsibility for the HR department's services and activities, ensuring policies and practices align with legal standards, best practices, and organizational values and direction. Analyzing intricate challenges, you'll propose strategic solutions and implement HR services across the organization. Collaborating with various departments, elected officials, and external agencies, you'll foster transparent communication and productive partnerships. We believe People + Purpose + Passion = Possibilities. Join us in unlocking the potential of our workforce and community.
Essential Functions

• Provides leadership to a large and dynamic Human Resources department.
• Serves on the mayor's leadership team, executing the vision set by the administration of a proactive, transparent, and approachable city government.
• Leads the creation, maintenance, and management of the city's talented workforce.
• Identifies legal requirements; ensures policies, practices, and reporting compliance.
• Oversees HR department operations; provides consultation and interpretation of laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with other department leaders and outside agencies.
• Analyzes problems and recommends appropriate methods, approaches, strategies, and solutions; identifies project consequences of proposed actions; and implements and administers organization-wide human resource-related services.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals and policies.
• Coordinates, administers and implements HR plans and programs for all employees.
• Conducts organizational studies; and prepares strategic and financial plans consistent with organizational priorities.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, to ensure continuous improvement and organizational productivity.
• Researches and evaluates programs and policies.
• Performs complex quantitative and qualitative research and data collection; analyzes complex technical documents and proposals and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Coordinates the Human Resources department activities with other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Communicates clearly through various mediums; and develops and maintains effective working relationships.

Successful candidates will have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, Human Resources management, or related field.
• Seven years of full-time, professional experience in Human Resources, including five years of administrative, leadership, and supervisory experience.

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Ideal candidates will also have

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, Human Resources management, or a related field.
• Current Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading or directing a department or managing a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working in a public-sector environment.
• Experience using NeoGov.
• Experience using PeopleSoft - HCM 9.1.

Additional Information
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit Colorado Springs Jobs and click on 'Apply for a City Career' > 'City Career Postings - Apply Now' button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
• Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02
How many years of full-time professional experience in Human Resources do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

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How many years of administrative, leadership, and supervisory experience do you possess?

• Less than five
• Five or more

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Do you have experience leading or directing a department or managing a multidisciplinary team?

• Yes
• No

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Please tell us more about your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have a current Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in any of the following? Please check all that apply.

• Experience working in a public-sector environment.
• Experience using Neogov.
• Experience using PeopleSoft - HCM 9.1.
• None of the above

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