Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Organization: Rocky Mountain Communities

Location: Denver, CO (on-site, remote 1x per week)

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Rocky Mountain Communities (RMC) builds brighter futures by developing, owning, and managing affordable housing and supporting residents to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. As a nonprofit, mission-driven organization, we are committed to advancing equity, stability, and opportunity for all residents through safe housing and supportive services.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational growth, compliance, and mission impact
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning across property management, maintenance, and corporate teams
• Lead culture development initiatives emphasizing equity, inclusion, and resident-centered service

Talent Management

• Oversee recruitment for site staff (property managers, leasing, maintenance techs) and corporate roles
• Design onboarding programs tailored to affordable housing operations
• Implement retention strategies to reduce turnover in high-demand property roles

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with RMC values
• Lead engagement surveys and action planning

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and industry regulations (OSHA, HUD, Fair Housing)
• Maintain policies and procedures consistent with nonprofit, affordable housing provider standards
• Oversee investigations and risk mitigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage compensation structures for multi-site property portfolios
• Benchmark salaries against nonprofit housing providers and property management markets
• Oversee benefits programs that support workforce stability

HR Operations

• Lead a small HR team providing hands on back up as needed for HR partners
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration
• Ensure HR processes are compliant, practical, and scalable
• Ensure accurate HR data for audits, grants, and reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Experience in property management, real estate, or affordable housing industry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HUD, Fair Housing laws, and LIHTC programs
• SHRM-CP/SPHR or equivalent certification preferred

Core Competencies

• Mission-driven and values-aligned
• Hands On, practical HR leadership
• Comfort operating with limited resources
• Strong relationship builder across diverse teams
• Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments
• Change management expertise

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for employees performing this job. Rocky Mountain Communities may change job descriptions at any time, with or without notice, as service needs require.

RMC is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, health condition related to pregnancy, military status or any other applicable status protected by law.