Hybrid Human Resources Manager - Compliance bei Rio Grande Co.

Human Resources Manager – Compliance
Location: Denver, Colorado
 Reports To: VP of Central Services
 Collaborates With: HR Manager – People, Division Managers, Legal Counsel, Finance, and the Leadership Team

Position Summary

Leads the company’s HR compliance function—ensuring policies, systems, and practices are aligned with federal, Colorado, and local employment laws. This role owns the back-end operations that keep the company legally sound, audit-ready, and risk-resilient.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and audit payroll for exempt (salaried) employees; ensure compliance with FLSA and Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS Order)
• Implement and maintain compliant compensation structures and benefit administration processes
• Oversee all legally required training, including:
  • Harassment & discrimination prevention (Colorado House Bill 22-1119 implications)
  • Workplace safety (OSHA)
• Ensure accurate, compliant administration of protected leave programs:
  • FMLA, ADA, HFWA (Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act), and workers’ compensation
• Maintain and audit:
  • I-9s and E-Verify compliance
  • Secure personnel file management and legally mandated record retention schedules
• Lead all benefits compliance, including:
  • ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Form 5500, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) reporting
• File and coordinate required government reports:
  • EEO-1, OSHA 300 logs, Form 1095-C, etc.
• Monitor regulatory changes (federal, Colorado, and local) and update internal policies, handbooks, and SOPs accordingly
• Serve as the HR lead for audits, investigations (internal or agency), and legal inquiries
• Own HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR); ensure data accuracy, system compliance, and actionable reporting
• Collaborate with Safety Manager/Operations on safety programs, training, and reporting (OSHA, state-specific requirements)
• Maintain compliant and current employee handbook and policies, incorporating:
  • Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA)
  • Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)
  • Local leave ordinances, where applicable (e.g., Denver, Boulder)
• Lead HR initiatives involving cross-functional teams, timelines, and budgets—ensuring alignment with compliance objectives

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 2–3 years in a compliance-focused or leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Master’s degree or certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) strongly preferred
• Experience managing HR compliance in multi-state or multi-site environments, with a working command of Colorado-specific laws
• Demonstrated success in benefits, leave administration, and regulatory reporting
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Effective communicator with strong writing, training, and interpersonal skills
• Known for sound judgment, follow-through, and calm under pressure

What Success Looks Like

• No missed compliance deadlines or filings
• Clean, audit-ready documentation and systems
• HR policies are current, clearly communicated, and consistently enforced
• Regulatory changes are proactively identified and implemented
• Risks are addressed before they become liabilities

Why Work at Rio Grande Co.?

At Rio Grande Co., we build more than structures—we build teams, careers, and futures. We're known for our craftsmanship, safety culture, and strong values. We take pride in delivering top-tier work for our clients, while making sure our people feel respected, supported, and valued.

What sets us apart:

• Family-first culture
• Locally owned
• A company that gives back to the community
• Transparent leadership that actually listens
• A commitment to doing the right thing, even when it’s the hard thing

Rio Grande Co. offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Multiple medical plan options
• FREE virtual healthcare
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and supplemental insurance
• Paid training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other value-added employee benefits

Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses or incentives, depending on role-specific goals and company performance.

Application Notice

Apply early. We review applications as they are received and may fill the position before the posting closes.