Human Resources Director
ICMA, Commerce City, CO, United States
The City of Commerce City, Colorado, is inviting applications for their Human Resources Director position. Commerce City is conveniently located just eight miles north of downtown Denver in Adams County. A safe, diverse, and welcoming community of 68,000 Commerce City residents experience a high quality of life with affordable housing, abundant recreational opportunities, prosperous businesses, world‑class healthcare, and all the amenities metropolitan Denver has to offer. The City’s median household income is $87,354 and the median home price is $519,000. Commerce City continually strives to live up to its motto: “A Quality Community for a Lifetime.” Incorporated in 1952, Commerce City covers 36.4 square miles. It’s near Denver International Airport, six major roadways, a light rail stop, and several Regional Transportation District bus lines. As part of the Front Range, Commerce City residents enjoy easy access to the Rocky Mountain foothills via I‑70. Away from the hustle and busy status of a downtown area, Commerce City is within 30 minutes of the NFL, MLB, and NHL arenas, as well as several concert venues in the downtown Denver area. Commerce City proudly boasts 300 days of sunshine a year.
For full position details, please review the position brochure at: Mercer Group Associates Current Searches.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public or personnel administration, human resources, business management or related field is required; master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources/personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience required.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification and local government experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The expected annual starting salary range for this position is $172,000 - $192,000. In addition to a competitive salary, the city offers a generous benefits program, including options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a generous paid leave policy of 200 hours per year; a 401(a) retirement plan with an 8% employee contribution and an 8% matching city contribution with full vesting after 2 full years of employment, and a voluntary 457 plan with a 50% employer match up to the first 2%. There are also free gym facilities in the Civic Center for employees and a $5 Annual Rec Center membership available to each employee and their family. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter, resume, list of at least five job related references (including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers), and salary history to Lisa Ward at lisaward912@gmail.com no later than close of business on April 3, 2026. Please direct any questions to Lisa Ward, Senior Associate, 706-983-9326, or Alan Reddish, Senior Associate at Mercer Group Associates, 706-614-4961.
7887 E 60Th Ave Commerce City , CO 80022-4199 United States
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public or personnel administration, human resources, business management or related field is required; master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources/personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience required.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification and local government experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The expected annual starting salary range for this position is $172,000 - $192,000. In addition to a competitive salary, the city offers a generous benefits program, including options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a generous paid leave policy of 200 hours per year; a 401(a) retirement plan with an 8% employee contribution and an 8% matching city contribution with full vesting after 2 full years of employment, and a voluntary 457 plan with a 50% employer match up to the first 2%. There are also free gym facilities in the Civic Center for employees and a $5 Annual Rec Center membership available to each employee and their family. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter, resume, list of at least five job related references (including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers), and salary history to Lisa Ward at lisaward912@gmail.com no later than close of business on April 3, 2026. Please direct any questions to Lisa Ward, Senior Associate, 706-983-9326, or Alan Reddish, Senior Associate at Mercer Group Associates, 706-614-4961.
7887 E 60Th Ave Commerce City , CO 80022-4199 United States
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