Head of Recruiting & HR

Director of Human Resources Denver Colorado
Our client, a highly respected professional services organization in Denver, is seeking an accomplished Director of Human Resources to lead its human resources function and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced HR executive who brings strong expertise in employment law compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, HR operations, and organizational leadership.
The Director will work closely with senior leadership and department heads on complex people matters, providing thoughtful, practical guidance on sensitive employee issues, organizational strategy, performance, talent, and risk. The ideal candidate will have the executive presence and judgment to navigate challenging situations while also being comfortable rolling up their sleeves and remaining engaged in the day-to-day HR function.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the HR strategy of a sophisticated organization, with meaningful access to senior leadership and the ability to influence culture, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience.
Serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership.
Lead the organization’s approach to employee relations and workplace investigations.
Strengthen HR policies, compliance, systems, and infrastructure.
Develop and enhance performance management and leadership development programs.
Drive recruiting, retention, engagement, and employee development initiatives.
Lead and develop the HR function while maintaining hands‑on involvement in key initiatives.
Strategic HR Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent, performance, engagement, organizational health, and workforce strategy.
Advise leaders on performance issues, workplace conflict, accommodations, leaves, discipline, and employee separations.
Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
Lead prompt, thorough, fair, and well‑documented workplace investigations.
Assess employee complaints and determine appropriate investigative approaches.
Employment Compliance & Policies
Lead the organization’s employment compliance efforts and promote consistent, legally sound HR practices.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend appropriate updates.
Oversee compliance related to wage and hour requirements, leaves, accommodations, employee classifications, payroll practices, benefits, and record retention.
Maintain and enhance HR policies and provide training and guidance to leaders.
Performance Management & Development
Lead and continuously improve the performance management process.
Coach leaders on performance expectations, difficult conversations, documentation, accountability, and employee development.
Support training and development initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
Talent, Retention & Employee Engagement
Oversee professional staff recruiting and onboarding initiatives.
Lead employee engagement, culture, recognition, and communication initiatives.
HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits
Provide executive oversight of HR operations, including payroll, benefits, HR systems, employee data, and reporting.
Evaluate and improve HR systems, processes, and infrastructure to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR leader who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and is comfortable operating at both the executive and operational levels.
12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility.

• Experience leading an HR function within a law firm, professional services organization, or similarly sophisticated environment strongly preferred.
• Strong background in workplace investigations and employee relations.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience overseeing payroll, benefits, leave administration, HR policies, HR systems, and broader HR operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant legal, compliance, or employee relations education is a plus.

Excellent judgment when handling sensitive or high‑risk employee matters.
Outstanding employee relations and conflict‑resolution skills.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
Health insurance
~Annual bonus potential based on organizational performance

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