City and County of Denver

Recruiting Manager

City and County of Denver$101K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
  • Three years of experience in operational human resources management with staff supervision.
  • Familiarity with hiring and investigative policies and legal compliance.
  • Experience delivering training or instructional support, including presentations.
  • Knowledge of investigative methods and quality improvement practices.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the background investigation team and provide daily direction.
  • Maintain quality processes for accurate and compliant investigative documentation.
  • Review and approve investigation files for completeness and clarity.
  • Deliver training on investigative procedures and documentation expectations.
  • Provide presentations on investigative standards and hiring workflows.
  • Monitor workload and timelines for timely hiring completion.
  • Collaborate with internal staff and partners for coordinated hiring processes.
  • Support financial operations through invoice review and budget preparation.

Benefits

  • On-site work three days a week with designated mandatory days.
  • Supportive of continued education and training opportunities.
  • Possibility of redeployment to assist in citywide emergencies.
Full Job Description
Location & Schedule

This position requires on-site work three days per week at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202), with Tuesday and Wednesday designated as mandatory on-site days and one additional on-site day of your choice. The regular schedule is a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with core business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What You'll Do

As the HR Recruiting Manager, you will serve as the primary supervisor for the pre-employment background investigation team, providing daily direction, guidance, and support throughout the background screening process. You will lead efforts to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of investigative work and contribute to continuous improvement across other hiring process steps to ensure alignment with Civil Service standards. In addition, you will support financial operations by providing backup coverage for expenditure monitoring, invoice review, and preparation of budget materials. You will also act as a recruitment liaison, partnering with cross-functional teams and external organizations to coordinate job fairs, outreach events, and other hiring initiatives.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Supervise background investigators conducting pre-employment investigations.
  • Maintain and improve quality processes to ensure accurate, compliant investigative documentation.
  • Review and approve investigation files and related staff work to ensure completeness, clarity, and full compliance with legal, procedural, and Commission standards.
  • Deliver training and guidance to investigators and staff on investigative procedures and documentation expectations.
  • Provide presentations to internal teams and external partners on investigative standards, hiring workflows, and best practices.
  • Monitor workload, productivity, and timelines to ensure timely completion of hiring steps.
  • Collaborate with internal staff and cross functional partners to support coordinated hiring and investigative processes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
  • Support financial operations through expenditure tracking, invoice review, budget preparation, recordkeeping, and vendor or contract monitoring.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with Civil Service Rules, City policies, and federal and state regulations.


About You

You're a focused HR professional who values fairness, consistency, and operational excellence. You know how to apply hiring and investigative policies and laws to guide employees with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment. You communicate well, lead effectively, and bring strong analytical, organizational, and process improvement skills. You're comfortable navigating complex documentation, systems, and public sector environments, and you adapt quickly to evolving needs. Most importantly, you believe in the Civil Service Commission's mission and bring the integrity, accountability, and drive needed to help uphold equitable, merit based hiring for Denver's public safety agencies. You're ready to make a meaningful impact where fairness and public trust truly matter.

***Please include a cover letter and resume with your application to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. ***

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational human resources management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors.
  • Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. *** Equivalency does not waive the requirement for direct supervisory experience; candidates must demonstrate direct staff management regardless of educational substitution.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in applying hiring and investigative policies, laws, and procedures to guide employees and support compliant decision making.
  • Experience supervising staff or leading teams in HR, investigative, or related functions.
  • Experience delivering training, onboarding, or instructional support, including presentations.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex processes clearly.
  • Knowledge of investigative methods, documentation standards, and quality or process improvement practices.
  • Experience with budget monitoring, financial tracking, or administrative support.
  • Experience in Civil Service, public sector, or public safety environments, including familiarity with HRIS systems or recruiting workflows.
  • Experience championing change and improving operational efficiency.


Job Profile
CH3014 HR Recruiting Manager
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Position Type
Unlimited

Position Salary Range
$101,050.00 - $166,733.00

Target Pay
112,623.00

Agency
Civil Service Commission

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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Size
11,000 employees
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Revenue
$4 billion

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