Data Specialist, Human Resources

Greeley • Greeley, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Data Specialist is a vital member of the HR team, responsible for keeping employee information accurate and compliant with state reporting requirements. This role blends data management, technology expertise, and people-centered customer support to ensure smooth onboarding, precise reporting, and seamless HR operations. Ideal candidates have strong skills in Excel, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets, enjoy organizing complex information, and are motivated by work that directly supports employees across the district. For someone energized by data accuracy, eager to leverage technology to improve workflows, and committed to supporting employees across the district, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or three years of job-related experience
• Self-motivated and self-directed professional
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, HR team members, and the public
• Ability to perform routine administrative tasks and handle basic conflicts from employees independently without referral to a supervisor
• Basic understanding of the Master Contract, district procedures, and applicable federal and state personnel regulations (can be obtained after hire)
• Excellent public relations, telephone communication skills, and passion for high-level customer service
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Skill in interpreting established practices and procedures when guidelines are unclear, or situations require independent judgment
• Capacity to perform all essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual

Responsibilities

• Compiling data from exit and stay surveys, retention metrics, focus groups, the employee database, and similar sources.
• Gathering data for Colorado Open Records requests and provide informed recommendations to HR Directors and the Assistant Superintendent of HR to support decision-making related to recruitment and retention strategies.
• Supporting data requests from other District 6 departments and update employee handbooks as Board Policies change.
• Accurately maintaining key datasets, such as one-year-only staff and licensure expiration records, and maintain systems required for state and federal reporting, including the Colorado Department of Education personnel report.
• Performing data entry in electronic personnel action requests and providing initial salary placements oversight.
• Collaborating with and provide back-up support for HR specialists’ school sites and for leave-of-absence processing.
• Being responsible for your own specific sites hiring processes and license tracking for charter schools.
• Preparing contracts and employment notifications for new hires, ensuring compliance with human resources laws, RANDA evaluations, license/endorsements, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzing candidate applications for appropriate certifications, experience, and qualifications and make recommendations for hiring decisions based on that information.
• Managing a wide range of employee and HR-related data and turning that information into clear, useful insights that support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Reviewing numerical information, such as staffing trends, compensation data, and incentive tracking, as well as feedback gathered from employees to help inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Understanding hiring requirements, review candidate qualifications, and ensure information is accurate for internal reviews, public records requests, and required state and federal reports.

Benefits

• Weld County School District 6 is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
• Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level