HR Manager Denver, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES Culture and Engagement Bridge the gap between stated values and lived experience, building intentional culture for a hybrid team Design and drive programming, moments, and rhythms that foster cross-functional connection Track engagement signals and act on them before they become retention risks Performance Management Build a performance management process simple to use and meaningful to drive growth Clarify performance conversations — purpose, structure, and connection to compensation and growth decisions Coach managers through difficult conversations and performance concerns; develop capability beyond compliance Transform the review cycle into a meaningful development tool Talent and Recruiting Own full-cycle recruiting for an attrition-driven hiring plan, coordinating contract recruiters as needed Maintain a high bar on candidate quality and fit while moving with business speed Build and protect a candidate experience that reflects TextUs HR Operations Run day-to-day HR operations across benefits, compliance, employee relations, onboarding, and offboarding Identify and implement automation and workflow improvements Support executive and operational coordination needs with discretion and reliability Own HRIS data integrity and produce reporting to inform people decisions Thought Leadership and Strategic Partnership Provide the people perspective to leadership — surface risks, flag patterns, and offer recommendations Come prepared with options, assess situations, frame choices, and make clear recommendations Balance fast-moving leadership with a longer-term view on people and culture Build credibility as a trusted internal resource on retention, team health, and people operations WHO YOU ARE 6+ years HR experience (3+ in standalone/generalist/people ops at similar company size/stage) with a background in high-growth SaaS or tech Proven ability to own full employee lifecycle and end-to-end people experience Fluent in ADP or comparable HRIS; experienced improving and automating HR processes Equally effective as a strategic executive thought partner and hands-on HR administrator Full-cycle recruiting, independent or coordinating with contract recruiters as needed Strong critical thinker who identifies problems and recommends solutions proactively Handles sensitive matters with discretion; knows when to act, escalate, or listen Navigates hard conversations with directness and empathy; coaches managers to do the same Track record of building culture for hybrid/distributed teams Highly self-directed; owns the function, sets priorities, drives work independently SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred Denver-based, with the ability to come into the office as needed EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Job Type: Full-Time Compensation Range: $110,000 - $120,000 Location: Hybrid. Headquartered in Denver, CO # of hires for this role: 1 Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer Reporting to: Director of Finance & Accounting TextUs does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. TEXTUS BENEFITS INCLUDE Competitive pay HSA contributions 401K with company match Unlimited PTO Cell phone + internet reimbursement for $100/month One-time $1,000 home office stipend after 6 months U.S. remote first with optional WeWork office space in downtown Denver, CO #J-18808-Ljbffr