Human Resource Specialist

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Greeley, CO

1d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits & Leave Specialist plays a critical role in supporting North Range Behavioral Health employees by ensuring the effective management and delivery of employee benefits, leave, and workplace accommodations. The Benefits and Leave Specialist administers and supports employee benefits programs, including benefits enrollment and education, leave and accommodation requests, workers’ compensation documentation, and new-hire orientation. The role also manages benefits-related data, reporting, and documentation while serving as a key resource for employees navigating benefits and leave options. In addition, the Benefit and Leave Specialist collaborates closely with other Human Resources team members to support cross-functional initiatives and daily Human Resources operations. Aligned with North Range Behavioral Health’s values, the Human Resources team emphasizes accessibility, responsiveness, and clear communication, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. As one of the largest employers in the county, NRBH is deeply committed to supporting both the well-being of the community and the health, engagement, and growth of its workforce.

Requirements

Have a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Have 1-year of experience working in a Human Resources department, preferably within a specialized area (Benefits and Leave Administration, Employee Relations).
Can successfully complete pre-employment screening, including background check, fingerprinting, and drug and TB testing.

Nice To Haves

Paycom benefits admin experience strongly preferred, and/or other HRIS experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking and writing skills desired.

Responsibilities

Build strong, trusted relationships across all levels of the organization to deliver responsive, people-centered HR support.
Serve as a go-to resource for employees and leaders by helping interpret HR policies and answering questions about HR processes and procedures.
Manage and monitor benefits enrollments for new hires and current employees, including COBRA and ACA-related activities.
Support employees through health-related leave requests, including FMLA, FAMLI, Disability, ADA accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation, with care, accuracy, and timeliness.
Communicate clearly and effectively with employees about HR programs, events, and process updates.
Lead and support HR projects, including communications and initiatives related to benefits, leave, and employee experience.
Facilitate general information sessions and trainings, such as New Employee Onboarding as needed.
Maintain accurate HR data by entering information into HRIS and database systems; compile, analyze, and report data to support internal, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reporting needs.
Partner with benefit vendors and other external partners to enhance employee education, ensure compliance, and maximize available resources.