Human Resource Manager (HRM4) Closing 10/20/2025

Title: Human Resources Manager

Employee Group & Grade: Administrative/Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Human Resources Manager

Starting Salary Scale: $60,000-$75,000

Calendar Year: 220 days

Date Written/Revised: October 2025

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*

• Why Work at GOAL High School?
• Great Mission and Great Culture.
• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.
• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.
• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.
• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.
• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.
• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.
• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.
• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Purpose of Job:

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture. This position provides strategic support and guidance across multiple HR functions, with a strong emphasis on employee relations, workplace investigations, and organizational development. The HRM partners with supervisors and leadership promote fair and consistent practices, resolve employee concerns, and strengthen team dynamics. The HR Manager’s primary focus will be employee relations to include employee investigations and employee engagement. The HRM will provide professional expertise and support in the design, development, and implementation of effective employee relations strategies and investigative processes that align with GOAL’s aims and goals. The HRM formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to Administration, Regional Teams, and employees, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant practices that reflect the objectives and culture of GOAL Academy. This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Physical Presence: Must be able to maintain a regular on-site presence to effectively support, collaborate with colleagues and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may be permitted based on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions on the HR Team.

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team.

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society

Employee Relations

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters through effective, thorough, and objective investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with GOAL’s policies and employment laws.
• Participate in the review and resolution of Title IX complaints, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and GOAL Academy policies. Receive comprehensive training to support fair, thorough, and timely handling of Title IX matters and related documentation.
• Recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the school concerning employee relations.
• Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Monitors and advises managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the school. Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
• Assist in the administration and coordination of employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company policies.
• Prepares unemployment claim responses, compiles supporting documentation, and attends hearings with management before the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), ensuring compliance with state laws and internal policy.
• Keeps the Senior HRM informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of school goals, and those that are not being addressed adequately at the management level.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback, identify trends, and provide insights to improve employee retention and organizational culture.
• Assist in the management of employee communication and feedback through such avenues as suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
• Contributes to GOAL High School’s quest to be listed in Colorado’s Top Workplaces as the best company to work for in Colorado!
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.

Training, Development & Performance Management

• Participate in organizational strategic planning and provide leadership for Performance Management and Quality Improvement policy development.
• Research and assist in the development of Performance Management training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements with priority organizational concerns.
• Conduct presentations and training for leaders focused on policies, employment laws, and effective leadership practices to ensure compliance and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assists the Senior HRM in the management of our school-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, key employee retention, and change management.

HR Strategy, Data & Operations

• Partners with Regional Team Leadership, providing HR guidance as appropriate while providing the best-in-class customer services to all you encounter.
• Develops, analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Regional and HR Team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Utilizes Human Resources Information Software (Paycom) to the school's recordkeeping and management advantage.

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf.
• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
• Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues.
• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process.
• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel regionally.
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must reside in Colorado
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent experience in Human Resources, preferred.
PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Experience:

• 6 years of broad HR experience including at least 3 years focused on employee relations, workplace investigations, or compliance.
• Prior experience in education or multi-site organization preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal and Colorado employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA and related regulations.

• Demonstrated experience conducting complex and sensitive workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations).
• Proven ability to analyze evidence, apply legal and policy frameworks, and prepare detailed investigative reports.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, mediation, and performance coaching to promote fair and consistent outcomes.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leadership through confidential, objective, and balanced communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone, accuracy, and documentation integrity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities requiring critical thinking and complex problem-solving techniques simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture and model professional ethics and integrity.
• Experience partnering with leadership to identify and address employee relations trends, training needs, and engagement opportunities.

• Demonstrated abilities to work well with others in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in developing and coaching junior Human Resources staff.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective HR Manager to management that provides school leadership and direction.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to all GOAL Sites

Physical Requirements of this position include:

Seldom

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Occasional

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination

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Frequent

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone

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Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.