Human Resources Assistant (Remote)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Remote

About The Position

At the Colorado Department of Revenue, our Human Resources team serves as a trusted strategic partner dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging work environment. Guided by our core values, we empower our team members to thrive while helping Coloradans seamlessly navigate government services. If you are a detail-oriented professional seeking to launch or expand your career in public sector Human Resources, we invite you to join us in making a real, daily impact across our organization. As our Human Resources Assistant (HR Specialist II), you will serve as the essential engine driving our administrative operations forward. In this dynamic, multifaceted role, you will ensure accurate personnel data entry and integrity, produce reports, coordinate core HR processes, manage leadership schedules, team events, and deliver exceptional customer service to stakeholders across Colorado. If you excel at precision, thrive in collaborative team settings, and want to support vital HR workflows that support our state workforce, submit your application today!

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation or role related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation or role related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in administrative, operational, or support roles, with an interest in transitioning into Human Resources.
• Hands-on experience working with HR databases, HRIS platforms, or business system tools to enter, update, and manage core employee records
• Prior professional experience within a Human Resources department, demonstrating a solid understanding of core HR operations, workflows, and customer service standards.
• Proven experience working with spreadsheets, or administrative databases to accurately input, update, and maintain records.
• Demonstrated reliability in handling sensitive documents, private personal data, or confidential office information with complete integrity.
• Comfortable working with data, reviewing information for accuracy, and utilizing basic reporting or spreadsheet tools to track details and process workflows.
• Exceptional communication skills with a track record of supporting team schedules, assisting internal stakeholders, and delivering welcoming, reliable service.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a continuous-improvement mindset toward streamlining administrative tasks and team workflows.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite or Google-Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process confidential paperwork and personnel actions for all Department of Revenue staff in several different HR information systems.
• Enter new hires, salary adjustments, and employee updates directly into payroll and HR technology platforms.
• Perform quality checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and privacy of all employee records and personally identifiable information (PII).
• Coordinate complex meeting schedules, shared team calendars, travel/drive times, and attendee invites for HR leadership.
• Compile data, graphics, and charts into presentations, spreadsheets, and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Help implement processes and workflows that automate core HR tasks to increase efficiency.
• Serve as a backup administrator for the NEOGOV system and help develop, track, and maintain HR forms across platforms.
• Plan meeting details, reserve space, prepare agendas/materials, and order refreshments for events like New Employee Orientation.
• Act as a key contact between HR, internal stakeholders across divisions, and other State agencies and deliver responsive, multi-channel administrative support to internal HR teams, managers, and employees state-wide.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed