JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $108,986 - $136,232/ annually
The deadline to submit applications is November 27, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Performance and Relationship Manager, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources, administers and manages the city’s Performance Management and Human Resources Business Partner Programs. This position is responsible for leading strategic employee and organizational performance initiatives, providing consultative human resources support to departments, and fostering collaborative relationships across the organization.
The Performance and Relationship Manager provides the highest levels of customer service by fostering positive relationships with employees, supervisors, and city leadership. This position is expected to demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to identify organizational trends, provide strategic recommendations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the city’s Human Resources Business Partner Program and Performance Management Program.
Supervises and leads direct reports; this includes but is not limited to making recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating and discipling of assigned employees.
Develops and implements strategic performance management programs, processes, tools and training initiatives that support organizational goals and employee development.
Provides strategic human resources consultation and guidance to city departments and leadership regarding personnel matters, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance concerns, coaching, and talent management.
Oversees and ensures consistent application of the performance review process, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and related employment practices.
Partners with department leadership to identify organizational development needs and recommend strategies to improve employee engagement, accountability, and workforce effectiveness. Assist in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of initiatives that strengthen culture, leadership capability, and workforce effectiveness.
Collaborates with Human Resources leadership and divisions to establish priorities, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and projects related performance management and HRBP services.
Monitors and evaluates HRBP program effectiveness and service delivery to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and best practices.
Analyzes workforce trends,…