Overview

The Human Resources Specialist advances District payroll, benefits, leave and recruitment processes. They ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws. The ideal candidate brings expertise in Human Resources administration and an interest to innovate HR technology platforms as systems evolve. Teamwork, communication and personal accountability are essential to the success of this position. This job start date is on or after January 2, 2026. This job is eligible for the bilingual pay incentive. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Lead the annual processes for performance management, occupational safety, and employee development.
• Maintain and improve the knowledge base of procedural documentation for succession planning and employee talent development.
• Steward HRIS configuration and third-party integrations.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
• Manage human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations.
• Manage payroll procedures including biweekly submittal and year-end audit.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures.
• Maintain job descriptions with annual analysis and appropriate revision.
• Plan and support District information meetings such as open enrollment, retirement information and general staff meetings.
• Ensure federal, state, and local employment law and regulation compliance.
• Manage background check and employee eligibility verification systems.
• Actively communicate about goals and assignments with the supervisor

Competency: Adept with computer software navigation, customer service, and attention to detail. Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS (Paylocity). Demonstrated ability to apply District policies and Colorado library laws. Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Supervisory responsibilities: May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of staff in the business office. May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Non-essential functions:

Coordinate employee recognition programs

Support staff in outreach service procedures and providing standard library services during outreach events, including bookmobile operations

Work Environment: Inside support role. Regular interaction with other staff and the public. Operates phones, computers and office equipment.

Hours of Work: Hourly, Non-exempt Full-Time

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, retirement match, bilingual pay incentive and wellness programs. Insurance premiums for two plan options are completely free for the employee.

Physical demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Employees may be asked to perform other tasks as needed, including non-essential functions, at the discretion of their supervisor.

Required education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.

 Three years human resources and customer service work experience required.

Additional eligibility qualifications: SHRM or other nationally recognized human resources credential highly preferred.