Human Resources Specialist

Atlas Schools • Colorado Springs, CO

26d • $56,385 - $66,225 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment K–12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs. The school prepares and empowers students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement. It supports student proficiency, families, and staff through academic rigor, family support, competitive total rewards, and professional development.

The Human Resources Specialist manages full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, administers employee benefits, and provides backup support for payroll, leaves of absence and workers’ compensation, HRIS and employee records, compliance and regulatory reporting, and employment administration and employee experience. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. The position works 223 days per academic year and is primarily non-remote. The salary range is $56,385–$66,225 annually. The start date is ASAP, prorated based on the actual start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field.
• Successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience working in human resources.
• Complete familiarity and experience with standard human resources processes.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding attention to detail and exceptional time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality as appropriate, and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy when working with diverse populations.
• Accurately follow directives and implement feedback with a strong growth mindset.
• Able to work in a primarily non-remote setting.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Able to abide by all Atlas Schools policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Previous human resources experience in a school setting.
• Strong commitment to excellence and upholding high standards.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition, including job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating and participating in interviews, evaluating and selecting candidates, checking references, coordinating background screening, and completing pre-employment activities with hiring managers.
• Host new employee orientations and provide a welcoming and informative onboarding experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including supporting open enrollment, educating and enrolling new hires, processing qualifying life events, and distributing required COBRA notices on time.
• Complete and submit required annual employee-benefit forms and reports, including annual 1095 forms, semi-annual non-discrimination testing, annual enrollment censuses, and other compliance documentation as required.
• Provide backup or support for payroll administration; leaves of absence and workers’ compensation; HRIS management and employee records; compliance and regulatory reporting; and employment administration and employee experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Approximately six weeks of paid school breaks.
• 64 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, required in lieu of Social Security as a public employee.
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability benefit.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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