Human Resources Specialist or Senior Human Resources Specialist
Brendle Group seeks a part- or full-time Human Resources (HR) Specialist or Senior HR Specialist who enjoys the people focused tasks and processes to attract and retain the highly skilled team needed to best advance our mission of “accelerating equitable solutions to address the climate crisis.” Our team is growing, and this position is a core part of our strategy to amplify our impact. This position requires expertise in one or more stages of the employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, compensation/benefits, professional development, retention, performance management). Additional experience in HR compliance, policy development and implementation, change management, and/or organizational design is desired.
The Human Resources Specialist will be a new member of our Operations Team, reporting to our Director of Operations. This position has exposure to all aspects of our fast-paced consulting firm; pivoting quickly, managing multiple priorities, providing high-touch, responsive and accurate solutions, and collaborating effectively with highly skilled and specialized colleagues are requirements for this role.
In addition to leading our HR processes, this position may support other operations and overhead programs, including business development and marketing, finance, and other miscellaneous administrative support. This position may also support our billable consulting work, such as our workforce development projects.
Position Responsibilities with Estimated Time Allocation
Human Resources Responsibilities (70%)
- Recruitment
- Engage with the workforce to maintain a list of prospective candidates to support our growing company. Maintain and build Brendle Group’s brand as an employer of choice – an impact-driven, people-centered company committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
- Lead recruitment processes by managing job postings, external candidate communications, internal hiring team communications, and scheduling.
- Lead employee onboarding in coordination with service team leaders.
- Employee experience
- Lead justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
- Lead staff recognition and the celebration of team milestones and life events.
- Lead culture-building and employee engagement initiatives to foster an impact-driven, people-centered culture while enhancing team satisfaction and productivity.
- Recommend compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain talent.
- Support learning programs to upskill employees and support professional growth.
- Promote a culture of continuous feedback and improvement, including overseeing our performance management process.
- Collaborate with functional managers in managing the entire employee life cycle.
- Support the leadership team with talent management including succession planning, leadership development, and other workforce planning efforts.
- HR processes and compliance
- Maintain the employee manual and related policies to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Drive the implementation of tactics to embed human resources’ best practices and principles into company and client projects and programs.
- Lead and support development, tracking, and reporting of HR outcomes at the company level.
- Support capacity-building efforts for colleagues at Brendle Group to grow their HR skills.
Other Responsibilities (30%)
- Assist with projects, proposals, and other operational tasks as needed. Examples include taking meeting notes and supporting the development of reports, presentations, memos, agendas, or letters.
- Contribute to the development of plans, strategies, and policies for a variety of client projects and programs that intersect with human resources (e.g., workforce development, program design, etc.).
- Participate in company-wide meetings and other collaboration opportunities
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Eight+ years of relevant human resources experience for HR Specialist and nine+ years for a Senior HR Specialist. Prior experience in a consulting work environment highly desired. Senior HR Specialist position will have more involvement and responsibilities with the strategy, design, delivery and management of our HR services and so should have relevant senior level experience in these areas.
- Four-year degree in with an emphasis on some combination of business operations, human resources, and/or organization development. Applicable alternative experiences and education could be considered.
- Expertise or experience in one or more stages of the employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, compensation/benefits, offboarding, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, decision-making, and time management skills with ability to prioritize and work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfort and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- People-oriented and an enthusiastic brand ambassador for recruitment.
- Proven ability to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies in organizational processes and procedures.
- Familiarity and experience with Colorado employment policy/law.
- Familiarity with and/or enthusiasm for sustainability topics.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
In addition to the required qualifications above, as a small business we all wear many hats and look for team members who can contribute in multiple ways to our company’s success. For this position, we prefer a candidate with a diverse professional background who can contribute one or more of the following qualifications to support team capacity and cross-functional resilience:
- Demonstrated results in recruitment and talent acquisition with an emphasis on JEDI.
- Experience in HR compliance, policy development and implementation, change management, organizational design and/or workforce development.
- Demonstrated skills in translating equity principles into operational practices.
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration, relationship building, and building cohesion and an environment of trust.
- Discipline-specific certification(s) (e.g., SPHR, GPHR)
- Experience with oversight of outside vendors and suppliers.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English in both written and verbal communication.
- Entrepreneurial experience associated with developing and growing a positive and strong culture.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and programs.
- Experience working in a consulting environment, with a focus on engineering and/or planning.
Attributes of Ideal Candidates
- People-oriented and client focused.
- Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Consistently produces high quality work.
- Owns position responsibilities and approaches work as a problem solver and critical thinker.
- Adapts willingly to changing responsibilities.
- Reliable and clear communicator.
- Exhibits professional empathy, perspective, and cultural competence.
Position Status
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, permanent position. We are open to a part-time position for the right candidate.
Salary and Benefits
Brendle Group offers a flexible and collaborative workplace with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Based on position requirements and candidate experience, the base salary range for the HR Specialist is $72,490-$103,070 and the base salary for the Senior HR Specialist is $84,530-$126,170. The salary range shown is for full-time employment. The base salary is commensurate with relevant skills and experience. New team members rarely start above the salary range midpoint.
Other benefits include:
- Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- SIMPLE retirement plan with employer match.
- Flexible schedule, with summer hours (providing extended weekends) and hybrid work options (mix of in-person and remote schedules).
- Paid time off, accumulating from your first day.
- Paid holidays (nine per year) and two annual floating holidays.
- Annual bonus and salary adjustments.
Location, Schedule and Position Conditions
With offices in Fort Collins, CO and Denver, CO, we would prefer a Colorado-based candidate to support our local and regional employees and customers. We offer flexible hybrid policies for working from home.
Brendle Group full-time staff are expected to be available during the company’s core hours (9 am to 3 pm); flexible schedules and arrangements outside of these core hours are available. Brendle Group is committed to sustainable workloads and will work diligently to ensure work weeks do not become excessive or require prolonged periods that significantly exceed 40 hours per week for full-time employees.
This position requires reliable transportation.
Application Process
To apply, please forward a resume, three professional references, salary expectations, schedule and office preferences, and a compelling cover letter addressing our job requirements and why you’d be a great addition to our team to hr@brendlegroup.com. Our preferred (not required) document format is PDF.
Posting Dates: February 10 – March 3, 2025. Applications will be evaluated as they are submitted.
Interviews: In-person interviews are planned for the weeks of March 24 or 31, 2025.
Targeted Start Date: April 28, 2025, or earlier
Applicants can expect the hiring process to include an initial applicant screening call, an in-person interview noted above, and reference checks. Please note that any offer resulting from this application is contingent upon completing a background check and verifying legal employment eligibility.
We are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices, recognizing historic inequities in the engineering, planning, and sustainability professions.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We want to encourage you to think broadly about your background and if you meet some, but not all the qualifications, yet bring strength in crucial areas, you may be a perfect candidate!
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you feel your qualifications complement those set forth in this posting and are interested in Brendle Group, please contact us at hr@brendlegroup.com for additional discussion, referencing this posting.
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