Human Resources Specialist

Trails Park and Recreation District•Centennial, CO

13d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative support for the District’s human resources operations under the direction of the Human Resources Director. This part-time role manages key administrative processes, including job postings, onboarding and offboarding, personnel file maintenance, and certification and training records. The Specialist is a first point of contact for routine employee questions and helps maintain a positive, organized, and confidential work environment. The role coordinates recruitment and onboarding activities, including posting approved requisitions, initiating background checks, collecting post-interview materials, assigning new-hire paperwork, completing Form I-9 and E-Verify, and conducting new employee orientation. It also coordinates setup for new full-time employees, including email accounts, equipment, and business cards as needed. Offboarding responsibilities include exit interviews, paperwork, and District equipment returns. The Specialist maintains electronic personnel files and records retention, tracks certifications and mandatory compliance training, responds to routine employee questions, maintains the job description library, and coordinates employee recognition events and service anniversaries. The position works with minimal supervision in a general office environment during typical District operating hours and maintains strict confidentiality of personnel records and employee information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of human resources, administrative, or office support experience, including recordkeeping and handling confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple processes at once.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements, or ability to learn quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn HRIS and talent management systems quickly.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and know when to escalate.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, public administration, or a related field.
Experience with new-hire onboarding, including Form I-9 and E-Verify.
Experience with an HRIS, preferably Paycom.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including posting approved requisitions, initiating background checks, collecting post-interview materials, assigning new-hire paperwork, completing Form I-9 and E-Verify, and conducting new employee orientation.
Coordinate setup for new full-time employees, including email accounts, equipment, and business cards as needed.
Coordinate offboarding, including exit interviews, exit paperwork, and return of District equipment.
Maintain complete and accurate electronic personnel files, including records retention and file purges.
Assist supervisors in tracking employee certifications and maintain certification records in employee files.
Track and document completion of mandatory compliance training, including sending reminders and scheduling sessions.
Respond to routine employee questions and refer other inquiries to the Human Resources Director.
Maintain the District’s job description library.
Coordinate logistics for employee recognition events and service anniversaries.
Maintain strict confidentiality of personnel records and employee information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director.