Highlights
Lead Employee Relations & Performance Management- Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, performance concerns, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution, partnering with leaders to drive fair and compliant outcomes. Manage Accommodations & Leave Programs- Oversee the interactive accommodation process and leave of absence/return-to-work programs, ensuring timely, consistent, and legally compliant support for employees and leaders.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Aurora, CO |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Website | https://jobs.dpcolo.org/ |
Description
Developmental Pathways (DP) is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team to shape and lead our employee relations and performance management structure. This is an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor on accommodations and risk management, promoting consistent policy application and positive workplace outcomes.
Bring your expertise and passion for people to a role where your work truly matters. You'll partner with leaders to navigate complex situations, cultivate a thriving workplace culture, and leave a lasting impact on the employee experience.
Why Join Us
4-day work week (40 hours, Monday-Thursday)
Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative on-site component
Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families across Colorado
What You'll Do
Lead Employee Relations & Performance Management- Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, performance concerns, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution, partnering with leaders to drive fair and compliant outcomes
Manage Accommodations & Leave Programs- Oversee the interactive accommodation process and leave of absence/return-to-work programs, ensuring timely, consistent, and legally compliant support for employees and leaders
Ensure Compliance & Mitigate Risk- Interpret and apply HR policies, maintain expertise in employment laws, support unemployment and agency responses, and partner with HR leadership to address complex or high-risk situations
Drive Continuous Improvement & Insights- Maintain accurate case documentation, identify workplace trends and opportunities, leverage HR systems effectively, and provide recommendations that strengthen employee experience and organizational effectiveness
About Company
Who We Are
Developmental Pathways is a Colorado non-profit agency created to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities or delays (I/DD), and their families. We were originally established in 1964 as a community-based alternative to institutional care and over the years have developed a broad array of services based on the principle that full inclusion and participation in community life is attainable for every individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. As an organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of people with I/DD by partnering to provide expertise, support and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
What We Do
As a Community Centered Board, Developmental Pathways provides support to those we serve and their loved ones through intake, eligibility enrollment, and case management services and supports. We are devoted to ensuring that all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays receive support by engaging our community in the innovation and implementation of person and family centered practices.
Early InterventionThis program serves families with children 0 – 3 years old. Our Early Intervention Service Coordinators partner with local school districts to perform initial evaluations and assess a child’s development allowing us to provide them and their families with the tools to help them reach their full potential. We also have a dedicated team of Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapists consisting of both in-house and independent contractors. |
Case ManagementCase Management is a collaborative processes of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy. Our Case Managers and Case Management Specialists take a person-centered approach in assisting those we serve and their families in living a more meaningful life. We strive to empower individuals to have control of their lives and make safe and informed choices. |
Community OutreachOur supportive Coordinators in the Community Outreach Department are dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of the individuals and families we serve by helping them to navigate a variety of resources, offering trainings on a variety of topics, holding resource fairs and connecting them with services through our Family Support Services Program. |
Culture
We truly live and breathe our mission every day - Enriching Lives. Strengthening Communities. We are a motivated and authentic team dedicated to a common goal of helping individuals with disabilities in our community. Integrity, innovation, partnership and stewardship are shared principles amongst all of our team members.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome individuals who have a true passion for the work they do. Being a part of our team means showing up each day with a genuine desire to enrich the lives of the people we serve.
What We Offer
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Work-Life Balance |
Medical Dental Vision Coverage |
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Standard 36-hour workweek (Four, nine-hour days per week for most positions) |
Comprehensive health insurance to ensure you and your family are covered |
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Personal Growth |
401k Plan |
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We offer free learning sessions across a range of non-work topics throughout the year, as well as access to on-site gyms and fitness programs |
Pre-Tax and Roth options available, employer match up to 4% |
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Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay |
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) |
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Part of our commitment to a healthy work-life balance is offering generous PTO and Holiday pay |
We offer a FSA account to assist employees in reducing their taxes and increasing their take-home pay |
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Short-term Disability |
Long-term Disability |
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Employees working 18 hours/week or more are eligible for employer-paid, short-term disability insurance covering up to $2,309/week for 13 weeks |
Full-time employees are eligible for employer-paid, long-term disability insurance covering up to $6,000/month |
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Tuition Reimbursement |
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Helping you to further your career, we’ll reimburse full-time employees up to $2,000 a year for qualified classes and programs |
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Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/developmentalpathways/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dev_pathways
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/developmentalpathways
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/developmental-pathways/