Human Resources Specialist

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition:  position postings, candidate sourcing and screening, interview coordination and participation, candidate evaluation and selection, reference checks, background screening coordination, and pre-employment activities in partnership with hiring managers.
• Host new employee orientations and ensure a welcoming and informative onboarding experience for all new employees.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits by supporting open enrollment, educating and enrolling new hires, processing qualifying life events, and ensuring timely distribution of required COBRA notices.
• Accurately complete and submit required annual forms and reports related to employee benefits, including annual 1095 forms, semi-annual non-discrimination testing, annual enrollment censuses, and other compliance documentation as requested and required.

Serve as Backup / Support for:

• Payroll administration
• Leaves of Absence & Workers’ Compensation
• HRIS Management & Employee Records
• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
• Employment Administration & Employee Experience
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt    
• Annual Range $56,385 - $66,225*
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 6* 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 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts 

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 223* work days per academic year
• Start Date: ASAP

*pro-rated based upon actual start date

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• 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 the human resources field
• Complete familiarity and experience with all standard human resources processes
• Proficiency within Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Outstanding attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Always demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality as appropriate, and exercises sound judgment when needed
• Displays patience and empathy while effectively working with diverse populations
• Accurately follows directives and implements feedback with a strong growth mindset

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual; Spanish & English
• Previous human resources experience within a school setting
• A strong commitment to excellence upholding high standards 
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to work in a primarily non-remote setting
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
• Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Schools

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled

Salary : $56,385 - $66,225