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Director of Human Resources & People Operations

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$135k–$155k/yr

Senior+

Description About The Challenger Group The Challenger Group, Inc. (TCG) is a vertically integrated homebuilding organization committed to delivering attainable, high-quality housing across its operating businesses —inclu…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition

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Director of Human Resources & People Operations

The Challenger Group Inc.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States • On-site

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  • $135k–$155k/yr
  • Full-time
  • associate degree, bachelor degree
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all HR functions to foster a high-performing culture and support organizational growth. Oversee payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and compliance while partnering with executive leadership on people strategies.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience. Must possess strong knowledge of employment law, payroll practices, and proficiency in HR/payroll systems.

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Description

About The Challenger Group

The Challenger Group, Inc. (TCG) is a vertically integrated homebuilding organization committed to delivering attainable, high-quality housing across its operating businesses —including for-sale communities, build-to-rent neighborhoods, and multifamily communities. At The Challenger Group, we are energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our Company mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization but also to the success and growth of our community. We understand the impact we have and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call our communities. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission.

  

Job Title: Director of Human Resources & People Operations            

Company: Challenger Group Support, LLC 

Department: Human Resources                                                       Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Type: Regular Full-Time                                                                 Work Hours: Monday - Friday 

Effective Date: July 2026                                                                     Exemption Status: Exempt 

Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000/year 

Profit Sharing: Company Profit Sharing is available and varies based on business results

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life/AD&D/Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Investment with 6% Company Match
  • Employee Wealth Program (Home purchase and Rental discounts)

Role Summary: The Director of Human Resources & People Operations provides strategic leadership for all HR functions, fostering a high-performing, employee-focused culture that supports organizational growth. This role partners with executive leadership to develop people strategies, ensure compliance, and oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, and performance management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: HR Benefits Manager, Payroll & HRIS Specialist (additional roles in future regrowth)

Essential Functions/ Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all HR operations, including payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and training.
  • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aligned with business goals.
  • Partner with executive and business leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Design and improve recruitment, onboarding, and employee training and development programs.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits programs to remain competitive and support employee retention.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the HR team and organizational leaders.
  • Maintain accurate HR records, employee data, and reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and systems.
  • Job duties may evolve based on business needs.

Payroll & Benefits Oversight:

  • Direct payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
  • Oversee benefits administration, including enrollments, vendor relationships and performance, open enrollment, COBRA, disability, HIPAA compliance, and 401(k) administration.
  • Audit payroll and benefits processes to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Required Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
  • Experience managing payroll and benefits administration.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and payroll practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience leading HR teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and customer service skills.
  • Experience with organizational development, employee engagement, and change management.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 

Work Environment: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Smoke-free campus

Related keywords

Human ResourcesPeople OperationsPayrollBenefits AdministrationCOBRAHIPAA401(k)Employee EngagementWorkforce PlanningHRISEmployment LawHomebuildingComplianceOnboardingTalent Development

About The Challenger Group Inc.

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Industry
Information Technology & Services
Company size
2-10 employees
LinkedIn followers
20

The Challenger Group Inc. is an IT and software services company based out of United States. Our core product is a SaaS application to help grantees of the Healthy Start program manage their grant data and reporting requirements. Additionally, we manage IT services and software development projects for key partners.

Offices: Houston, US

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About The Challenger Group Inc.

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Information Technology & Services
Company size
2-10 employees
LinkedIn followers
20

The Challenger Group Inc. is an IT and software services company based out of United States. Our core product is a SaaS application to help grantees of the Healthy Start program manage their grant data and reporting requirements. Additionally, we manage IT services and software development projects for key partners.

Offices: Houston, US

Information TechnologyConsultingSoftwareInformation Services
View all jobs at The Challenger Group Inc.

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