Human Resources Director

Rocky Mountain Communities

Director of Human Resources at Rocky Mountain Communities developing HR strategies and leading talent management initiatives. Overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance in affordable housing context.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational growth, compliance, and mission impact
Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning across property management, maintenance, and corporate teams
Lead culture development initiatives emphasizing equity, inclusion, and resident-centered service
Oversee recruitment for site staff (property managers, leasing, maintenance techs) and corporate roles
Design onboarding programs tailored to affordable housing operations
Implement retention strategies to reduce turnover in high-demand property roles
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with RMC values
Lead engagement surveys and action planning
Ensure compliance with employment laws and industry regulations (OSHA, HUD, Fair Housing)
Maintain policies and procedures consistent with nonprofit, affordable housing provider standards
Oversee investigations and risk mitigation
Manage compensation structures for multi-site property portfolios
Benchmark salaries against nonprofit housing providers and property management markets
Oversee benefits programs that support workforce stability
Lead a small HR team providing hands on back up as needed for HR partners
Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration
Ensure HR processes are compliant, practical, and scalable
Ensure accurate HR data for audits, grants, and reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Experience in property management, real estate, or affordable housing industry strongly preferred
Knowledge of HUD, Fair Housing laws, and LIHTC programs
SHRM-CP/SPHR or equivalent certification preferred
Mission-driven and values-aligned
Hands On, practical HR leadership
Comfort operating with limited resources
Strong relationship builder across diverse teams
Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments
Change management expertise

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR strategiesworkforce planningrecruitmentonboarding programsretention strategiesperformance managementconflict resolutioncompensation structuresemployee relationspolicy administration

Soft Skills

leadershipequityinclusionrelationship buildingmission-drivenvalues-alignedhands-onpractical HR leadershipchange managementnavigating complex regulatory environments

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeSHRM-CPSPHR