Human Resources Manager

Are you a culture builder who believes that people are a company’s greatest competitive advantage? We are looking for a dynamic HR Manager to champion our team's professional growth and engagement. In this role, you won't just manage policies; you will actively shape a high-performance environment where our talent thrives every day. If you are passionate about mentoring leaders, elevating employee experiences, and fostering a collaborative workplace, we want you on our team.

About Us

Founded in 1949, Swanson Rink specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and technology infrastructure for data centers, airports, and other complex buildings. Ranked among Building Design + Construction top Engineering Firms for both Airport and Data Center design four years running.

Our Impact: Swanson Rink provides endowed scholarships to support engineering students, invests hundreds of hours a year in employee training and development, and encourages our team to Cultivate Curiosity through a monthly presentation series led by team members on the latest issues and trends facing our clients.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex, exciting projects for high-profile clients
• Focused training and professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, prep and exam coverage for certifications and licenses
• EcoPass/Commuter benefits (Denver)
• Company-paid holidays, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave
• Vision, dental, and medical insurance with employer HSA contributions, FSA options
• Monthly technology allowance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate vesting on matching contributions
• Stock purchase plan and stock grant programs

At Swanson Rink, we believe the people who build this company should share in its success. That's why we offer stock incentive plans to every employee, with opportunities that grow with your tenure. Ownership isn't just a title here — it's something you earn and carry forward.

Responsibilities

Strategic Culture & Team Leadership

• Fosters a high-performance culture emphasizing quality, accountability, and cooperation
• Supervises, mentors, and develops internal Human Resources personnel
• Partners with leadership to navigate organizational changes and business growth

Employee Relations, Retention and Recruitment

• Builds proactive talent pipelines and oversees the full lifecycle of sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
• Designs professional development tracks and trains managers on effective leadership, evaluation, delegation, and motivation techniques
• Manages the performance process to help foster alignment of individual goals with business strategy
• Acts as a trusted advisor to management regarding company philosophy, conflict resolution, and promotions

Compensation and Benefits

• Manages benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies), conducts salary benchmarking, and ensures pay equity
• Selects and manages relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and HR service providers
• Administers the Company’s 401(k) Plan

Compliance and HRIS Management

• Monitors and applies local, multi-state, and federal employment laws, government reporting, and Affirmative Action plans
• Creates and updates the employee handbook, drafts workplace policies (remote work, conduct, attendance), and communicates changes
• Maintains advanced, comprehensive knowledge of federal and multi-state leave laws, job protections, and employee entitlements (including FMLA, ADA, state paid family/medical leaves, and statutory disability)
• Optimizes Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to automate workflows and ensure data confidentiality
• Analyzes key HR metrics (turnover, time-to-hire) to drive data-backed workforce decisions

Other Responsibilities

• Leads the Safety Committee, investigates workplace accidents/near-misses, and administers the worker's compensation program
• Provides support for office management as needed
• Performs additional duties as business needs evolve in our dynamic industry

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Organizational Development
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with multi-state compliance knowledge
• Minimum of 1 year Supervisory experience
• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP required
• Must be available to travel occasionally
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Requires the ability to pass background checks, security screenings, or drug testing as required by our clients and/or Federal contracts
• Expertise in interpreting complex federal and multi-state leave frameworks
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms

This is not a remote position.

Pay

Salary of $120,000+ and will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.