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Who We Are

• A tuition free public school born from the Building Excellent Schools program for students in grades K-12
• Atlas is dedicated to a mission of preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• We provide meaningful family and community support services catered to the experience of life in the southeast part of Colorado Springs 

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

Who You Are

• Must be able to operate in a non-remote work setting
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field
• At least 2 years of experience as an HR Specialist or HR Generalist
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to operate professionally and maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid SHRM or HRCI credential
• Complete familiarity and experience with all standard HR processes
• Extensive experience with an HRIS; specifically, Paylocity
• A positive attitude focused on both individual and team success
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Exceptional time management

What You’ll Do

• Own all new employee orientation tasks from background screening to coordination of their first day at Atlas 
• Full cycle management of employee personnel files from onboarding to offboarding
• Complete quarterly internal file audits to ensure consistent CDE compliance
• Benefits administration ranging from new hire to COBRA enrollments and qualifying events
• Assist with candidate interviews as needed in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Lead by example and uphold the most current policies and procedures within employee handbook
• Assist with the organization and scheduling of training and development activities
• Track the completion of various tasks such as performance reviews, new policy acknowledgements, etc.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team on monthly and quarterly employee appreciation events
• Field incoming employee inquires and forward to the Director of Human Resources as appropriate
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with various projects as necessary
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Range $50,000 - $57,000
• Monday – Friday

Benefits

• Approximately 8 weeks of paid school breaks
• 8 paid personal flex days and 6 paid sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (please note, this is required by law)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Employee Assistance Program, providing employees and their family members with up to five free counseling sessions per issue; unlimited issues per year

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 218work days per academic year
• Start Date: Immediately 

Position Closes: February 23, 2023