Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Join our team as the Human Resources Manager! We're looking for an experienced HR professional to lead our HR Generalist team and drive key initiatives that support employee growth, engagement, and organizational development. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR Manager plays a vital role in shaping a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance, and advancing talent development across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for helping others succeed. Experience with Workday is highly desired.

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

Company Name : Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)

Title of Position : Human Resources Manager

Position Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Location : Candidate must be able to work onsite in Glenwood Springs, Colorado (or as directed by manager).

Pay Range : Hiring / starting pay range is $100,000 - $125,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits : Benefits include (but are not limited to) : Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA / HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail - https : / / www.rfta.com / employment / benefits /

Position Purpose :

The Human Resources (HR) Manager provides leadership and direction for the HR function, with responsibility for supervising the HR Generalists, and will also focus on talent development for the organization. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role ensures effective delivery of HR operations, employee relations, while also driving organizational talent development strategies. The HR Manager partners with leaders across the organization to build a culture of growth, engagement, and accountability, ensuring the organization has the talent and skills needed to succeed now and in the future.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & Supervision :

• Supervise, coach, and mentor HR Generalists, ensuring effective teamwork and professional growth.
• Establish clear performance goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, and support ongoing development.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex HR and recruitment issues.

Talent Development & Workforce Growth :

HR Operations & Employee Relations :

Talent Acquisition Oversight :

Compliance & Policy Management :

Strategic HR Partnership :

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Working Conditions :

Office environment with occasional travel between sites.

Application Deadline / Closing Date : No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.

How to Apply :

Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here - https : / / rfta.applicantpro.com / jobs /

Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.