Hybrid Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards chez City of Colorado Springs, CO

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Human Resources Manager - Total Rewards

Are you a strategic HR leader passionate about shaping high-impact total rewards programs? Join the City of Colorado Springs to lead a nationally recognized Total Rewards Division and help drive innovative solutions that support the wellbeing and success of our unique workforce! 

As a Human Resources Manager, you will lead and oversee multiple teams within the City's Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for managing strategic compensation and benefits programs that support a high-performing workforce and ensure equitable, cost-effective, and competitive offerings for City employees, retirees, and their families.

In close partnership with HR Leadership, you will oversee and provide strategic direction for the Total Rewards Division, including leadership of the City’s pay, classification, wellness, and benefits programs. This role also includes oversight of leave administration and compliance with federal and state benefit laws. Strong leadership, a deep understanding of public sector compensation and benefits, and a strategic mindset are essential for success in this role. As a key member of the HR Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the City’s total rewards philosophy and ensuring the continued success of a nationally recognized division.

As an HR Manager overseeing the City's Total Rewards program, you will:

• Strategic Leadership and Program Management:

  • Lead the development and execution of compensation, benefits, and leave management programs in alignment with City objectives.

  • Manage a self-funded medical and dental plan, a health care trust fund, and provide strategic oversights for a near-site medical clinic in partnership with UCCS and an on-site pharmacy.

  • Support strategic workforce initiatives through competitive total rewards programs.

  • Provide expert guidance to leadership on pay equity, job design, organizational structure, and employee benefits.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment, compensation, and benefits laws (FLSA, EPEWA, FMLA, ACA, CAA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, FAMLI, PWFA, etc.).

• People Management and Team Development:

  • Supervise and mentor a team of HR professionals in the Compensation and Benefits Division, fostering high performance and development.

  • Set priorities, manage workloads, and develop goals aligned with division and City-wide objectives.

  • Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Compensation, Classification & Pay Equity:

  • Administer and enhance the City’s classification and compensation systems.

  • Conduct market and internal equity studies to maintain competitive and fiscally responsible pay structures.

  • Partner with key stakeholders on compensation initiatives.

  • Maintain the City’s status as the first municipal employer certified as a Fair Pay Workplace.

• Benefits, Wellness & Leave Administration:

  • Oversee a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement (PERA), and wellness initiatives.

  • Manage administration of leave programs including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military leave, long-term medical leave, and ADA accommodations.

  • Lead Open Enrollment planning and benefits communication strategies.

  • Manage vendor relationships and local partnerships supporting health and wellbeing. 

  • Foster a culture of wellbeing through mental health, work/life balance, and local wellness partnerships.

• Data, Compliance, and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Oversee the use of HRIS platforms (PeopleSoft, NeoGov) for compensation, benefits, wellness programs, and leave administration.
  • Analyze HR data and metrics to inform decision-making and ensure compliance.
  • Partner with City Leadership, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal on compensation and benefits matters.
  •  Represent the City at professional events and share best practices at local and national levels.

• Compensation & Classification:
  • Manage classification systems, job evaluations, salary schedules, and equity analysis.
  • Benchmark pay data and oversee compensation policy development and implementation.
• Employee Benefits & Wellness:
  • Manage self-funded and fully insured health and wellness programs for employees and retirees.
• Leave Administration & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliant and compassionate administration of leave programs.
  • Coordinate with Risk and Legal teams on ADA, FMLA, and other regulatory matters.

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

• Public sector compensation and benefits program design and administration.
• Federal and state employment laws, including compensation, leave, and benefit-related regulations such as:
  • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
  • Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HWFA)
  • The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Equal Pay For Equal Work Act (EPEWA)
• Total rewards strategies and pay equity best practices.
• Budget planning, fiscal oversight, and vendor management for HR programs.

• Lead high-performing HR teams across multiple disciplines.
• Analyze HR data and apply findings to strategic decisions.
• Communicate complex information clearly to all audiences.
• Foster collaboration, and innovation in a fast-paced HR environment.
• Ensure exceptional customer service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Position Duties

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field

• Five years of full-time professional experience in human resources, compensation, benefits, or a related field

• Three years of supervisory and leadership experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess a professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, CBP or CCP)
• Experience administering a self-funded medical plan or public sector benefit programs.
• Experience managing classification and compensation systems in a government setting.
• Administrator-level experience with HRIS platforms (PeopleSoft, NeoGov).
• Experience managing a large annual budget.

Other Qualifications

Please contact Kristen Clinton at kristen.clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.