Hr Administrator - Central Office

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Hybrid work arrangements Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) ensures fulfillment of the Colorado Department of Human Services mission and goals to promote safety, permanency and well-being for the children, youth and families served by the Division of Child Welfare (DCW), the Division of Youth Services (DYS), and the Division of Community Programs (DCP), in addition to supportive functions of legislative and judicial liaison, the Colorado Implementation Science Unit, Communications, and Medical Oversight. OCYF is responsible for policy development, services provision and coordination of efforts to improve the lives of Colorado residents by promoting supportive, quality and effective services. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers This position exists to provide oversight and professional support for the Office of Children Youth and Families programmatic staff and leadership to maximize talent acquisition, staff development, and retention of OCYF programmatic staff through effective collaboration with CDHS Human Resources Subject Matter Experts ( HR SMEs) including but not limited to Job Evaluation, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Engagement, and Employee and Labor Relations. This position is responsible for tracking and monitoring the OCYF responsibilities relating to HR activities, solving problems, and coordinating with Human Resources and OCYF programs to remove barriers or inefficiencies that may arise. The position proactively plans and coordinates all aspects of the programmatic responsibilities so that timely execution of HR processes is achieved. The position works collaboratively with DCW, DCP, and OCYF leadership and Human Resources to ensure the support needed is identified and delivered through a process that also tracks and triages activities to identify and manage the greatest workforce priorities. This position is required to set goals and report process and outcome data to both Office and Department leadership on an ad hoc and regular basis. This position utilizes existing technology and databases to effectively manage and process OCYF HR actions and processes to ensure completion of tasks.
This position ensures a positive onboarding and offboarding experience through proactive and timely communication with HR SMEs and effective management of position databases. This position is expected to identify opportunities for improvement in OCYF Programmatic staff recruitment services, onboarding and offboarding processes, and retention of existing OCYF programmatic staff working with the OCYF Leadership Team and the HRM SMEs. Additionally, this position collaboratively consults with the OCYF programmatic staff and leadership and HR SMEs to recommend strategies for identifying and recruiting potential candidates. The position identifies vacancy trends and establishes interviewing criteria in collaboration with the OCYF programmatic staff leadership and HR SMEs. This position functions as the resource for and communicates as needed with candidates and HRM SMEs regarding the OCYF Programmatic Staff position's roles/responsibilities. Job Duties: Serve as the liaison between OCYF programmatic staff and Human Resources by overseeing, tracking, and developing processes for OCYF programmatic HR staffing activities.  Responsible for reviewing, interpreting, disseminating, and/or implementing program-specific HR policies and procedures related to staffing logistics for division leadership and the office directors. Responsible for the development and implementation of internal Office processes to streamline and improve efficiency in the program's execution of its responsibilities in the areas of position descriptions (PDs), recruiting/selection, new hire onboarding, offboarding data management, retention, employee and labor relations, employee engagement and professional development. Manages processes and develops OCYF programmatic guidelines and standards of the activities of the hiring authorities to ensure Office programs are hiring quality candidates. Works closely with CDHS human resources to ensure compliance with State policies. Under the guidance of HR SMEs and OCYF Appointing Authorities, leads OCYF position description updates and maintenance. Provides and maintains OCYF programmatic staff organization charts and other key information to facilitate the understanding of position requests. As directed by OCYF Appointing Authorities and hiring managers work with the Job Evaluation and Compensation unit in wage and other compensation studies for program-specific jobs that are conducted by HR compensation staff. Acts as OCYF programmatic staff liaison and assists HR with communicating process changes and updates throughout OCYF. Attends and participates in HR information meetings and trainings. Designs, coordinates, and conducts information/training sessions concerning OCYF HR activities and processes and tracks participation. Creates a welcoming environment for new hires to maintain workforce unity. Other duties as assigned In order to meet the minimum qualifications for the position a candidate must meet at least one or more of the following:
Option 1: Six (6) years of professional experience in human resources (employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, organizational development, employee development, talent acquisition, and/or change management, etc.) Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position AND two (2) years of professional experience in human resources. Allowable substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.  Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Human resources Proficiency using basic computer software and email   Exceptional customer service skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Ability to work as a member of a team, including communicating with peers and other professionals within and outside the agency to ensure timely completion of work projects; Conditions of Employment: A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take a drug screen.  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. 
This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to  spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at  spb.colorado.gov under Rules. For additional recruiting questions, please contact Isaac.Phelps @state.co.us About Us:  If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the  Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a  PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan  plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplemented  Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
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Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach:  To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans . Balance creates quality of life:  We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:  We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:  We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical:  We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:  We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at or call .
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