HR Director

HR Director

Denver, CO

Are you a visionary HR leader ready to modernize and elevate a firm's HR function? Can you leverage HR technology and automation to improve efficiency and modernize HR processes? Do you thrive in a role where you're a strategic partner influencing executive-level decisions? Are you energized by the prospect of scaling HR processes to support future growth and acquisitions? Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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Bachus & Schanker, LLC has been a stalwart in the Colorado legal landscape since 1996, specializing in personal injury law. With offices across Denver, Aurora, Englewood, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, we provide comprehensive legal support to those seeking justice in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Our firm prides itself on a client-centered approach, offering a Victims Advocates Team that guides clients through the challenging legal processes while focusing on care and recovery.

Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our elite litigation experience, having recovered over $1.5 billion for clients. We are part of prestigious groups like the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and are recognized by numerous legal accolades, including Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Colorado. Beyond the courtroom, our firm is deeply involved in community impact initiatives, fostering a culture of growth, compassion, and dedication.

The HR Director at Bachus & Schanker will play a pivotal role in transforming our human resources function into a strategic powerhouse. This role is designed to elevate our HR practices through innovative systems and technology, ensuring our HR operations align with the firm's strategic goals. By enhancing our hiring processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive culture, the HR Director will significantly impact our firm's mission and enable sustained growth.

What you'll do:

• HR Operations Leadership: Lead all aspects of HR operations across multiple offices, including payroll administration, benefits management, leave administration, workers' compensation, employee relations, separations, compliance, 401(k) administration, and HR policy oversight.
• Talent Acquisition Leadership: Partner with and mentor the firm's internal recruiter, oversee recruiting operations, develop hiring best practices, and continuously improve talent acquisition strategies to support firm growth.
• Systems & Technology Leadership: Maximize UKG and other HR technologies by implementing automated workflows, templates, onboarding processes, timekeeping, benefits communications, payroll workflows, ATS integrations, and employee lifecycle automation. Partner with recruiting and IT to improve operational workflows, reporting capabilities, and technology adoption across the organization.
• Learning & Development: Modernize onboarding, refresh training materials, strengthen employee development initiatives, and help build scalable learning programs that support long-term employee growth.
• Performance & Employee Relations: Partner with managers on performance management, disciplinary matters, investigations, corrective action plans, employee separations, and exit interviews while ensuring fair and consistent HR practices.
• Cultural and People Leadership: Drive engagement and cultivate a positive company culture by acting as a cheerleader for employee morale and engagement.
• Executive Influence: Participate in strategic decision-making as part of the management team, using data to guide HR policy and practice.
• Compliance & HR Best Practices: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, maintain accurate HR reporting, establish KPIs, stay current on HR best practices and regulatory changes, and proactively recommend policy and process improvements.
• Multi-Office Leadership: Maintain a visible presence across the firm's Colorado offices through regular travel, relationship building, and collaboration with leadership and employees to ensure consistent HR support and engagement.
• Event Coordination: Support internal event planning, adding value to the employee experience with meaningful company gatherings.

What we're looking for:

• Experienced HR Leader: At least 8+ years of progressive HR experience managing multi-office operations with 100+ employees.
• Industry Experience: Experience supporting HR functions within a law firm or professional services organization is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient with HRIS systems like UKG, and adept at driving technology adoption for process automation.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to identify operational gaps and recommend scalable solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Executive Presence: Skilled in influencing ownership and leadership, with a data-driven, strategic mindset.
• Culture Champion: A strong communicator who can promote a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead organizational change, drive adoption of new systems and processes, influence executive stakeholders, and implement practical solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
• Compliance and Process Expertise: Deep understanding of benefits administration, payroll, compliance, and employee relations.

Why you should work here:

• Leadership Impact: Influence executive decision-making and help shape the future of the firm as a key member of the management team.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a genuinely supportive, low-drama organization where collaboration, respect, and positive employee relationships are valued, and where HR plays a key role in strengthening culture and employee engagement.
• Growth Opportunities: Take initiative to modernize and build scalable HR systems that support firm expansion and acquisition plans.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a firm that values community impact and supports meaningful work through charitable initiatives.

Additional perks:

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan available as part of the firm's benefits program.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to lead meaningful organizational initiatives with significant executive visibility and autonomy.
• Work Environment: Primarily based in the Denver office with regular travel to the firm's other Colorado offices to build relationships and support operations.

If you are ready to play a critical role in transforming HR at Bachus & Schanker, bringing your strategic insight and passion for people leadership, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping a legal firm that prioritizes excellence and empathy, making a tangible difference in the lives of our clients and community.