What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leaves Specialist position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$60,840.00 - $87,516.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6704(PE3)
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Join Our Team as the Human Resources Leaves Specialist!
The Human Resources (HR) Specialist - Leaves is part of the Benefits & Leaves team and is a paraprofessional level position that performs complex and specialized work with a considerable degree of independent judgment and decision-making.
About The Role
As a Leaves Specialist, you will perform paraprofessional and technical duties in coordinating county leave benefits, responding to employee inquiries, compiling reports, and providing support to the Leaves Supervisor. The Leaves Specialist will handle day to day leave administration for our 2,200 benefits-eligible employees. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We aim to provide superior customer service to all employees of Boulder County government. If you are committed to advancing strategic priorities, have the ability to skillfully balance detailed work along with superior customer service in a collaborative team setting, are an excellent listener, and can navigate multiple computer technologies and systems, this position might be for you.
Hiring Range $60,840.00 - $74,178.00 Annually
Why Boulder County?
You'll have the opportunity to shape the workplace culture for our employees, ensuring they are seen, heard, and thrive. Your strategic vision and leadership will directly impact our employees' well-being and satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative and fun team that values transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Enjoy outstanding benefits and a family-friendly environment including a PERA pension, generous vacation and medical leave, caregiver leave, and an infants-at-work program. The HR Department offers flexible work hours, including a four-day workweek option and hybrid work with occasional onsite meetings.
Core Values
Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future; where is HR going? Mission: Supporting a culture where all employees are seen, heard, and thrive. Our core values define how we in the HR Department approach our work. They are our core beliefs and the lenses through which all our work is done. The values represent who we are, how we serve, and how we treat everyone.
Racial Equity - We challenge systems to interrupt racism as described in Policy 1.06 - Fully Inclusive Anti-Racist, & Multicultural Organization.
inclusivity - We invite multiple perspectives to create connection.
Partnership- We engage our colleagues to create mutual support and collaboration.
Impact - We provide accurate and timely service.
Integrity - We approach all we do with transparency, humility, and ethical behavior.
Fun- We have fun while working hard.
Learn- We create opportunities for continuous improvement and education.
Empower- We provide resources for people to thrive.
Examples of Duties
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application, please describe all relevant education and experience as applications are assessed based on the listed qualifications. Resumes and attachments will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. As part of our equitable hiring process, personally identifiable information (PII) will be redacted from applications forwarded to the hiring manager.
Education & Experience
This is a full-time, benefitted position that works primarily remote with an average of one day per month in-office with onsite options in Longmont, Lafayette, and Boulder. This position will work Monday – Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility possible regarding schedule. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Pre-Employment Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader) Generous paid time off PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of three years of clerical and technical experience in working with employees benefits and/or leaves.
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Do you meet the minimum qualifications of a high school diploma or equivalent?
What is your specific experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) as it pertains to benefits and leaves administration? Please include the names of systems/software that you have used, the modules/areas within the system, and the number of years' experience with each system. (required)
04
What various types of leaves have you worked with (FMLA, FAMLI, STD, Caregiver, Military, etc.)? How many years of experience do you have in each type? (required)
05
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred, not required).
What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within benefits or leaves administration or your community? (required)
07
Do you have any additional related education or experience you would like us to consider? (required)
08
What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within the Boulder County community?
09
What training or other information have you received about implicit bias?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
$60,840.00 - $87,516.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6704(PE3)
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Join Our Team as the Human Resources Leaves Specialist!
The Human Resources (HR) Specialist - Leaves is part of the Benefits & Leaves team and is a paraprofessional level position that performs complex and specialized work with a considerable degree of independent judgment and decision-making.
About The Role
As a Leaves Specialist, you will perform paraprofessional and technical duties in coordinating county leave benefits, responding to employee inquiries, compiling reports, and providing support to the Leaves Supervisor. The Leaves Specialist will handle day to day leave administration for our 2,200 benefits-eligible employees. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We aim to provide superior customer service to all employees of Boulder County government. If you are committed to advancing strategic priorities, have the ability to skillfully balance detailed work along with superior customer service in a collaborative team setting, are an excellent listener, and can navigate multiple computer technologies and systems, this position might be for you.
Hiring Range $60,840.00 - $74,178.00 Annually
Why Boulder County?
You'll have the opportunity to shape the workplace culture for our employees, ensuring they are seen, heard, and thrive. Your strategic vision and leadership will directly impact our employees' well-being and satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative and fun team that values transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Enjoy outstanding benefits and a family-friendly environment including a PERA pension, generous vacation and medical leave, caregiver leave, and an infants-at-work program. The HR Department offers flexible work hours, including a four-day workweek option and hybrid work with occasional onsite meetings.
Core Values
Below are the foundational statements that define why our HR Department exists and articulate our vision for the future; where is HR going? Mission: Supporting a culture where all employees are seen, heard, and thrive. Our core values define how we in the HR Department approach our work. They are our core beliefs and the lenses through which all our work is done. The values represent who we are, how we serve, and how we treat everyone.
Racial Equity - We challenge systems to interrupt racism as described in Policy 1.06 - Fully Inclusive Anti-Racist, & Multicultural Organization.
inclusivity - We invite multiple perspectives to create connection.
Partnership- We engage our colleagues to create mutual support and collaboration.
Impact - We provide accurate and timely service.
Integrity - We approach all we do with transparency, humility, and ethical behavior.
Fun- We have fun while working hard.
Learn- We create opportunities for continuous improvement and education.
Empower- We provide resources for people to thrive.
Examples of Duties
- Daily administration of our various leave programs such as FMLA, Caregiver Leave, Military Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave laws (ex: FAMLI).
- Communicates with employees concerning leave policies, answering leaves and benefits questions, and acting as a liaison with outside leave administrator regarding claims issues.
- Accurate and timely processing of employee leaves within our HRIS system, monitoring accurate reporting from our leaves vendor, and researching and correcting discrepancies as necessary.
- Ensure timecards reflect accurate leave pay codes for monthly payroll.
- May assist with annual open enrollment activities and other benefit enrollment tasks.
- May help update training materials and conduct benefits meetings/trainings to explain benefits and enroll employees into appropriate programs.
- Collaborates with leave vendor, county IT, Benefits team, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team to ensure accurate data exchanges of employee eligibility file feeds and file interface upgrades.
- Responds to inquiries related to leave entitlements, eligibility requirements, and return-to-work processes.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation related to leave requests, approvals, and outcomes.
- Partners with Benefits team members to integrate leave management with broader benefits administration processes and initiatives.
- Helps administer County’s Short- and Long-Term Disability programs, including communications to employee, department, and county Payroll.
- May coordinate life insurance claims with beneficiaries and the insurance vendor.
- Provides support to the Leaves Supervisor, Benefits and Leaves teams, and the Human Resources Manager assigned to Benefits.
- Performs related work, as required.
- May be reassigned in emergency situations.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application, please describe all relevant education and experience as applications are assessed based on the listed qualifications. Resumes and attachments will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. As part of our equitable hiring process, personally identifiable information (PII) will be redacted from applications forwarded to the hiring manager.
Education & Experience
- A minimum of a high school diploma
- A minimum of three years of clerical and technical experience in working with employees benefits and/or leaves.
- Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
This is a full-time, benefitted position that works primarily remote with an average of one day per month in-office with onsite options in Longmont, Lafayette, and Boulder. This position will work Monday – Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility possible regarding schedule. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must pass a conditional post-offer background check.
- Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UKG Dimensions HRIS system
- Experience with in-house administration of leave management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
- Thorough knowledge of FMLA, Military Leave, and other applicable state and federal leave laws (ex: FAMLI).
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Proficiency in operating computers with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), and other pertinent office equipment.
- Experience with UKG Dimensions HRIS system (preferred).
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Experience with in-house administration of leave management (preferred).
- Culturally responsive with the ability to provide outstanding customer service and work effectively with employees of varying levels, vendors, carriers, brokers, and members of the public.
- Ability to enforce established regulations, procedures, and policy.
- Ability to effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with highly sensitive data and information.
- Organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote working environment.
- Phone Screening - Week of April 20th
- First Round Interviews - Week of April 27th
- Second Round Interviews - Week of May 4th
- Language proficiency testing (if applicable) - Week of May 4th
- Reference Check - Week of May 4th
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of three years of clerical and technical experience in working with employees benefits and/or leaves.
02
Do you meet the minimum qualifications of a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
What is your specific experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) as it pertains to benefits and leaves administration? Please include the names of systems/software that you have used, the modules/areas within the system, and the number of years' experience with each system. (required)
04
What various types of leaves have you worked with (FMLA, FAMLI, STD, Caregiver, Military, etc.)? How many years of experience do you have in each type? (required)
05
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred, not required).
- Yes
- No
What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within benefits or leaves administration or your community? (required)
07
Do you have any additional related education or experience you would like us to consider? (required)
08
What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within the Boulder County community?
09
What training or other information have you received about implicit bias?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
Salary : $60,840 - $87,516