Director of Policy and Compliance / Management - Hybrid Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4802675) Apply  Director of Policy and Compliance / Management - Hybrid Salary $103,644.00 - $135,000.00 Annually Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number AAA-09031-12325 Department Department of Personnel & Administration Division Division of Human Resources Opening Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us Primary Physical Work Address Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado and may be required to work on site at 1525 Sherman St Denver CO 80203 as necessary to meet business needs. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy. Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying. 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We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships. DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. 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Description of Job The Division of Human Resources (DHR) Policy and Compliance Director oversees the daily operations, strategic planning, and goals of the DHR Policy and Compliance function which includes (but is not limited to) the management of Universal Policies and Technical Guidance, Personnel Board Rules, Personnel Director Appeals, Operations and making recommendations to ensure compliance across the statewide human resources functions. In managing these regulatory functions, this team creates/drafts legislative or policy language, manages the approval and update process, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, consults with the Attorney General’s Office, gathers feedback and communicating with the human resources community, and ensures policies are compliant with federal and state laws and applied consistently across the State. This team regularly conducts research and provides input not only on the regulatory documents listed above but also proposed legislation, Executive Orders, standard operating procedures, and initiatives that are of critical importance to the Department of Personnel & Administration and Division of Human Resources (DHR). This team is responsible for managing operations that support the statewide function for human resources. A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Program Management This position is a subject matter expert in the personnel system, Colorado Constitution and Revised Statutes, State Personnel Board Rules and Director’s Administrative Procedures, universal policies, technical guidance, federal employment laws, auditing, compliance, and operations. Policy + Recommends changes in statute, rules, universal policy, and guidance, reviews and/or drafts policy language and supporting documents, prepares speaking points and presentations, assesses the potential impact of changes, monitors applicable rule or law, and testifies in hearings. Evaluates and updates policies, guidance, and rule for consistency with statute and federal law. + Ensures a consistent process for updates exist and is followed. + Drafts or reviews staff drafts of responses to assigned questions and audit recommendations (e.g., State Auditor and Legislative Audit Committee, outside auditors, legislature, and Governor's Office), develops action plans and monitors implementation of audit recommendations. + Supports the rulemaking process. Compliance + Monitors and oversees the appeals process, conducts research, makes recommendations for decisions, and tracks status of appeals. + Designs, develops, and implements a compliance function to ensure statewide human resources functions are in compliance with statute, rule, and universal policy. Drafts and delivers compliance recommendations, collaborating with teams across DHR. + Ensures the execution of operations for statewide human resources functions, including data management. Unit Management + Plans and develops workload and processes to implement strategic policy direction, initiatives, and goals for policy and compliance team as determined by management. + Plans and implements any division initiatives per direction of CHRO and Deputy CHRO. + Is the Appointing Authority for their unit. Approves leave and schedules, develops staff performance plans and evaluates performance, makes staff assignments, leads and coaches staff, writes accurate job descriptions and reviews regularly, makes hiring decisions; trains staff and identifies opportunities for staff development, resolves disputes at the informal stage, takes corrective action and takes disciplinary action. + Makes and supports budget requests as needed. Responds to questions from the JBC, and fiscal notes. Monitors expenditures against projections, ensures the unit stays in budget. Strategic Advice and Consultation + Provides strategic program leadership. Serves as a strategic business partner for the human resources community throughout state government. Gathers feedback and conducts assessments to understand the need and goals of the community. Develops and implements the use of key performance indicators for human resources functions within state government. + Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to solicit feedback and updates universal policies, technical guidance, and proposes changes and/or additions to Director’s Procedures. Represent the unit to various groups (e.g., employee organizations, HR community) by presenting information, gathering input or information, and assessing input to adjust methods, processes, and techniques or recommend adjustments in policy and compliance functions or services. Monitor the progress, and participate in, of multi-departmental or cross- functional teams that develop recommendations and plans to address issues assigned to other authorities in the unit, e.g., leave management, personal services contracts, selection. + Reviews and provides edits to proposed and/or amended legislation the DPA Legislative Liaison submits to the Governor’s Policy Office, statutorily required reports DHR submits to the Governor, Office of State Planning & Budgeting (OSPB), and Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and policy-related budget supplemental and decision item documents. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights *A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application , but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration. Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order ( Executive Order 2022 015 (https://www.colorado.gov/governor/sites/default/files/inline-files/D%202022%20015%20Skills%20Based%20Hiring%20EO.pdf) ) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences. Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H6G8XXMANAGEMENT (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21S211SXE4THp4azg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-VXkK9fbZVj-Hw4zHxDd0IQ) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience only: At least ten years of experience in Human Resources, which must include experience in policy and compliance, civil rights, total rewards, employee relations, and/or talent management, two years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives. OR Education and Experience: At least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND at least six years of experience in Human Resources, which must include experience in policy and compliance, civil rights, total rewards, employee relations, and/or talent management, two years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives. The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications: + Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position + Experience analyzing policy and legislation for statewide impacts and risk. + Specific experience in managing policies, rules, and/or legislation. + Specific experience conducting audits, drafting and implementing audit recommendations. + Advanced strategy and planning skills, including an ability to think strategically on both organizational and systemic levels over multi-year horizons. + Strong data acumen and ability to use data to drive decision making. + Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fluid environment, and willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and extend beyond formal responsibilities as needed for the work. + Drives for goal completion and makes adjustments as new demands emerge; identifies resource needs, and problem-solving orientation. + Makes sound decisions under pressure, avoids assumptions, weighs risks, asks good questions, demonstrates critical thinking, delegates effectively, follows up. + Skill in the use of meeting facilitation, negotiation, mediation, collaborative conflict resolution and problem-solving. + Exceptional working knowledge of state personnel system, state legislative, budget, and rulemaking processes. + Demonstrated expertise in creating policy briefings. + Strong customer-service orientation. + Ability to relate well with people from diverse groups and drive progress toward desired outcomes. + Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, verbal, written and computer skills. + Self-motivated approach to work and a strong ability to initiate problem-solving tasks without direction. + Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and positively in a team environment. + Comfort in both asking for direction and initiating quality improvement recommendations within the context of remote based supervision. + Intermediate to advanced skills with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, Zoom, and other technology platforms + Ability to be flexible and versatile, while maintaining a positive attitude, in an ever-changing work environment. Preferred Qualification Certs/Licenses + State Personnel Certification in Selection, Job Evaluation, and Personal Services Contracts. + Juris doctorate Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview. Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules . Supplemental Information The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success , and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 This position requires: Experience only: At least ten years of experience in Human Resources, which must include experience in policy and compliance, civil rights, total rewards, employee relations, and/or talent management, two years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives. OR Education and Experience: At least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND at least six years of experience in Human Resources, which must include experience in policy and compliance, civil rights, total rewards, employee relations, and/or talent management, two years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives. Do you meet this qualification? + Yes + No 02 If you selected yes, please tell us about your qualifying education or equivalent experience here, including names of organization and dates of service. 03 Please describe how you learned of this job opening. 04 FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. If you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email