What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICIAN, HUMAN RESOURCES DATA position at Office of Talent?
** Applications will be received until September 22, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **
About this job:
The Human Resource (HR) Data Technician facilitates the new hire, job and employee information change process for employees. Ensures accuracy, timely processing and compliance related to all new employee documentation and processes. Inputs, maintains, and/or retrieves information related to various employee change actions into human resource systems including but not limited to hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations in a timely manner; reviews information for accuracy and completeness; requests clarification, corrections, authorizations or additional information if necessary.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $52,561 - $63,072
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.
What You'll Do:
- Enter new hire and employee change transactions including transfers, promotions or add work assignments in a high volume data management environment; audit employee information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Review and approve manager initiated changes such as terminations, pay rate changes, or supervisor changes.
- Provides exceptional customer service to new employees, managers and internal customers; ensure information provided is complete, accurate and timely and within established service level agreements.
- Receive and enter benefit change information such as qualifying life events and 401(k) deduction changes into Lawson.
- Review and verify incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Research and resolve data and system discrepancies, primarily associated with payroll errors. Determine root cause, recommend solution and communicate status of issues to customers.
- Receive Teacher advanced degree and Special Service Provider advanced license information; review and verify credentials and transcripts; enter degree and license information into human resources system; determine pay increase based on contract schedules resulting for degree and license; communicate information to payroll for processing.
- Generate and submit bi-monthly new hire reporting as required by the State of Colorado.
- Review criminal background check results and determine whether information meets acceptable guidelines or if escalation is required..
- Cross train and perform the Position Management Specialist role when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of Human Resource (HR) system experience.
- HR data processing or payroll experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with complex HRIS software; Infor and Lawson highly preferred.
- Skills required to communicate diplomatically, persuasively, effectively (oral and written).
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity when handling sensitive and confidential documents and information.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with other HR Departments.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
- Work collaboratively with others on a team.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of State & Federal teacher and principal licensure and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) regulations helpful.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Salary : $52,561 - $63,072