Senior People Operations Specialist
Full Time • Administrative Services
Responsive recruiter
EXEMPT: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director of People and Culture
DEPARTMENT: People and Culture
HIRING RANGE: $75,196 – 95,000 / ANNUALLY DOQ
SALARY RANGE: $75,196 -$112,793/ ANNUALLY
We are reshaping what government looks like — putting people, culture, and innovation at the forefront. In Frederick, we are building a new kind of public service model rooted in strategy, modern workforce practices, and bold execution. We are looking for someone who thrives on purposeful work, drives meaningful projects forward, and can operate at a quick pace without losing sight of impact.
How This Role Moves the Needle
You’ll be a key player in our evolving People & Culture team, supporting a Director who is here to modernize how public sector teams operate. You’ll be an impact driver turning big ideas into friction-free systems and solutions that managers swear by and that employees enjoy. From a Town-wide HRIS rollout to culture-sparking programs, you’ll connect the dots, unblock the road, and make every initiative land with real, measurable impact.
If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution and have an uncanny knack for knowing when to flex versus push, this role will feel like home.
The Town of Frederick is an organization that is Built on What Matters. We seek to attract and retain the best team members to assist us in accomplishing the mission and vision of the Town Residents and Board of Trustees. We’re proud to live our values: Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication (FRED). These aren’t just words. They shape the way we show up every day, with each other and with the community.
What You’ll Actually Do Here
The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required or assigned.
You’ll own:
• Driving a 90‑day HRIS migration, including project plan, migration management, data cleanup, systems/vendor set up and user training.
• Support the FRED Friends Culture Team by providing structure, budget oversight, and an annual engagement calendar. Lead efforts to enhance workplace culture through simple, effective initiatives and coordinate 1–2 large-scale employee/family events each year to drive engagement.
• Building reports and dashboards that track HR KPI’s, then telling the story behind the numbers.
• Regularly assessing and refreshing the policy library so every critical policy is clear, current, and digitally signed.
• Crafting rollout comms and FAQs for new HR programs.
You’ll partner on:
• Designing a recruiting playbook with quality metrics alongside the Director of People and Culture.
• Coaching managers on goal setting, performance management and feedback.
• Annually running market analyses to keep salary bands aligned and competitive.
• Provide Director of People and Culture additional support on driving strategic HR projects.
What You Bring
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR or People Ops. You’ve steered cross-functional projects by setting ambitious yet realistic timelines, tracking progress, and landing measurable wins.
• Pace and clarity are your jam. Whether in the public or private sector, you thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Data-driven storyteller. You turn raw numbers into insights leaders act on, without losing the human angle.
• Calm, trusted presence. From frontline chats to exec briefings, you handle sensitive issues with steady confidence.
• Process-smart activator. You honor every required protocol yet spot bottlenecks, rally the right stakeholders, and clear roadblocks so work keeps moving forward.
• Experience in Practice. You’ve overseen or been involved in an HRIS implementation or migration previously and are confident in driving this project between HR, previous HRIS, new HRIS and integrating all supporting vendors into the system.
• People connector across roles. You have experience working with diverse employee groups, from field crews and engineers to admin staff and office teams, and know how to tailor your approach to build trust, meet needs, and get things done across every level.
Credentials for Success
• Bachelors in HR, Business, or a related field, or comparable on the job experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar credentials are a solid bonus (but not required).
Where You’ll Work
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Primarily on-site in Downtown Frederick, CO to stay close to managers and front-line teams.
o Future option to work from home one day per week, coordinated with the Director of People & Culture
• Standard office ergonomics: mainly computer-based work with standard sitting or standing. Should any physical task arise, team support and reasonable accommodations are available.
• Occasional travel to off-site trainings, networking or community events within the region.
Where We Invest in You:
• 401(k) with up to 10 % match (yes, really)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with roughly 90% of premiums paid and near-zero deductibles
• Town-paid life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
• Optional life insurance you can dial up as your milestones change
• Paid Family and Medical Leave backed by Town funding so you can focus on what matters
• Generous vacation and sick time (accrue up to 30 days of vacation and 10 days of sick time in year one)
• 12 paid holidays year
• Up to $3,000 annual learning budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling plus legal and financial resources
• Free self or family membership at Carbon Valley Recreation Center (pool, gym, classes, and more!)
ADAAA Accommodations
The Town of Frederick is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we 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 Lori Trejo at LTrejo@FrederickCO.gov or by phone at 720-382-5583.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Director of People and Culture
DEPARTMENT: People and Culture
HIRING RANGE: $75,196 – 95,000 / ANNUALLY DOQ
SALARY RANGE: $75,196 -$112,793/ ANNUALLY
We are reshaping what government looks like — putting people, culture, and innovation at the forefront. In Frederick, we are building a new kind of public service model rooted in strategy, modern workforce practices, and bold execution. We are looking for someone who thrives on purposeful work, drives meaningful projects forward, and can operate at a quick pace without losing sight of impact.
How This Role Moves the Needle
You’ll be a key player in our evolving People & Culture team, supporting a Director who is here to modernize how public sector teams operate. You’ll be an impact driver turning big ideas into friction-free systems and solutions that managers swear by and that employees enjoy. From a Town-wide HRIS rollout to culture-sparking programs, you’ll connect the dots, unblock the road, and make every initiative land with real, measurable impact.
If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution and have an uncanny knack for knowing when to flex versus push, this role will feel like home.
The Town of Frederick is an organization that is Built on What Matters. We seek to attract and retain the best team members to assist us in accomplishing the mission and vision of the Town Residents and Board of Trustees. We’re proud to live our values: Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication (FRED). These aren’t just words. They shape the way we show up every day, with each other and with the community.
What You’ll Actually Do Here
The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required or assigned.
You’ll own:
• Driving a 90‑day HRIS migration, including project plan, migration management, data cleanup, systems/vendor set up and user training.
• Support the FRED Friends Culture Team by providing structure, budget oversight, and an annual engagement calendar. Lead efforts to enhance workplace culture through simple, effective initiatives and coordinate 1–2 large-scale employee/family events each year to drive engagement.
• Building reports and dashboards that track HR KPI’s, then telling the story behind the numbers.
• Regularly assessing and refreshing the policy library so every critical policy is clear, current, and digitally signed.
• Crafting rollout comms and FAQs for new HR programs.
You’ll partner on:
• Designing a recruiting playbook with quality metrics alongside the Director of People and Culture.
• Coaching managers on goal setting, performance management and feedback.
• Annually running market analyses to keep salary bands aligned and competitive.
• Provide Director of People and Culture additional support on driving strategic HR projects.
What You Bring
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR or People Ops. You’ve steered cross-functional projects by setting ambitious yet realistic timelines, tracking progress, and landing measurable wins.
• Pace and clarity are your jam. Whether in the public or private sector, you thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Data-driven storyteller. You turn raw numbers into insights leaders act on, without losing the human angle.
• Calm, trusted presence. From frontline chats to exec briefings, you handle sensitive issues with steady confidence.
• Process-smart activator. You honor every required protocol yet spot bottlenecks, rally the right stakeholders, and clear roadblocks so work keeps moving forward.
• Experience in Practice. You’ve overseen or been involved in an HRIS implementation or migration previously and are confident in driving this project between HR, previous HRIS, new HRIS and integrating all supporting vendors into the system.
• People connector across roles. You have experience working with diverse employee groups, from field crews and engineers to admin staff and office teams, and know how to tailor your approach to build trust, meet needs, and get things done across every level.
Credentials for Success
• Bachelors in HR, Business, or a related field, or comparable on the job experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar credentials are a solid bonus (but not required).
Where You’ll Work
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Primarily on-site in Downtown Frederick, CO to stay close to managers and front-line teams.
o Future option to work from home one day per week, coordinated with the Director of People & Culture
• Standard office ergonomics: mainly computer-based work with standard sitting or standing. Should any physical task arise, team support and reasonable accommodations are available.
• Occasional travel to off-site trainings, networking or community events within the region.
Where We Invest in You:
• 401(k) with up to 10 % match (yes, really)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with roughly 90% of premiums paid and near-zero deductibles
• Town-paid life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
• Optional life insurance you can dial up as your milestones change
• Paid Family and Medical Leave backed by Town funding so you can focus on what matters
• Generous vacation and sick time (accrue up to 30 days of vacation and 10 days of sick time in year one)
• 12 paid holidays year
• Up to $3,000 annual learning budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling plus legal and financial resources
• Free self or family membership at Carbon Valley Recreation Center (pool, gym, classes, and more!)
ADAAA Accommodations
The Town of Frederick is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we 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 Lori Trejo at LTrejo@FrederickCO.gov or by phone at 720-382-5583.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.
Compensation: $75,196.00 - $95,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Town of Frederick is centrally located along the northern section of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Frederick has experienced unprecedented population growth in the last decade, but has managed to hold onto its small town charm. In 2019, Frederick was named the safest mid-sized city in Colorado, and USA Today named Frederick the best place to live in the State of Colorado. We strive to be an employer of choice in the northern metro Denver area by offering our employees a rich benefits package, competitive pay, and a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider ourselves a family. We love to have fun, we empower each other to do our best every day, and we reach out to help each other whenever help is needed. We are dedicated to providing friendly, efficient and innovative services and programs that serve to enrich the lives of our residents.
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