Recruiting Manager

About the role

The Denver Civil Service Commission ensures fair, transparent, and merit-based hiring and promotional processes for the Denver Police and Fire Departments. The Commission oversees examination development, administration, and appeals; manages eligibility registers; and ensures that all hiring and selection activities comply with Civil Service Rules and applicable laws. The Commission supports a professional and well-qualified public safety workforce by upholding the integrity of Denver’s merit system. We value integrity, collaboration, transparency, efficiency, and equity.

What We Offer

• An annual salary range of $101,050 to $117,471
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits through DERP; paid time off; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and additional voluntary benefits such as disability insurance and supplemental life insurance
• This is an at-will role with on-site work three days per week at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202), with Tuesday and Wednesday designated as mandatory on-site days and one additional on-site day of your choice
• The regular schedule is a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with core business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary supervisor for the pre-employment background investigation team, providing daily direction, guidance, and support throughout the background screening process
• Lead efforts to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of investigative work and contribute to continuous improvement across other hiring process steps to ensure alignment with Civil Service standards
• Support financial operations by providing backup coverage for expenditure monitoring, invoice review, and preparation of budget materials
• Act as a recruitment liaison, partnering with cross-functional teams and external organizations to coordinate job fairs, outreach events, and other hiring initiatives

About You

• You’re a focused HR professional who values fairness, consistency, and operational excellence
• You know how to apply hiring and investigative policies and laws to guide employees with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment
• You communicate well, lead effectively, and bring strong analytical, organizational, and process improvement skills
• You’re comfortable navigating complex documentation, systems, and public sector environments, and you adapt quickly to evolving needs
• You believe in the Civil Service Commission’s mission and bring the integrity, accountability, and drive needed to help uphold equitable, merit-based hiring for Denver’s public safety agencies

About Everything Else

• Job Profile
• Position Type: Unlimited
• Position Salary Range: $101,050.00 - $166,733.00
• Target Pay: $112,623.00
• Agency: Civil Service Commission
• Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: Yes
• Equal Employment Opportunity: The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law