Human Resources and Talent Manager
Location: Commerce City, Colorado
Schedule: Year-Round, In-Person
Salary Range: $55,000–$75,000 annually
Start Date: Immediate or upon availability
Position Overview
Community Leadership Academy is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Human Resources and Talent Manager to support and strengthen our two-campus public charter school network. With approximately 100 employees, this position plays a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits coordination, and fostering a healthy, inclusive workplace culture. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, people-centered, and ready to make a meaningful impact in education.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Hiring
- Manage recruitment and hiring processes, including job postings, candidate outreach, interviews, and offer letters
- Collaborate with school leaders to ensure timely staffing aligned to school needs and values
- Maintain accurate job descriptions and oversee applicant tracking processes
- Build and maintain recruitment pipelines through partnerships with colleges, universities, and educator preparation programs
- Represent the school at job fairs, college recruitment events, and educator expos to elevate our visibility and attract top talent
Employee Onboarding & Engagement
- Lead new hire onboarding and orientation to build strong starts for all staff
- Coordinate background checks, documentation, and compliance steps for new employees
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture through staff events, communications, and engagement efforts
- Collaborate with supervisors to ensure new hires are matched with the support, feedback, and mentorship they need to thrive in their first year
Employee Support & Relations
- Act as the main point of contact for employee concerns, questions, and HR-related needs
- Guide staff through school policies and practices with clarity and professionalism
- Promote conflict resolution, morale, and collaborative problem-solving when issues arise
- Build trust and meaningful relationships with employees across roles to better understand their needs, identify challenges early, and promote a strong sense of belonging
- Partner with leadership to normalize and elevate support expectations in the workplace—such as wellness check-ins, professional goal-setting, and clearer communication channels
Benefits Coordination & Compliance
- Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and serve as liaison with benefit providers
- Track and monitor leave usage (PTO, FMLA, etc.) and support workers’ comp processes
- Maintain accurate and secure employee records and support audits or reporting as needed
- Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and charter school regulations
HR Operations & Systems
- Keep HR forms, protocols, and employee handbooks updated and well-organized
- Use platforms such as Paycom to manage employee records and support related systems
- Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and support school goals
Who You Are
- You’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent service
- You’re comfortable juggling multiple tasks while remaining responsive and positive
- You build trust easily, communicate clearly, and know how to handle sensitive information
- You enjoy supporting others and believe that strong teams create strong schools
- You’re collaborative, dependable, and eager to be part of a mission-driven environment
