HR Technician: Front Office & Onboarding Support

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Human Resources Technician to provide essential HR support across onboarding, employment compliance, records management, and front-office operations. You will be a primary contact for employees, applicants, and the public, handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

This role includes coordinating new hire onboarding, fingerprinting, and background checks, as well as supporting recruitment and HR processes in a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in an office management or an administrative assistant position.
• Experience in a public education or public-sector environment preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire and notary duties may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-counter and telephone support, including coverage of the District's main switchboard.
• Serve as a primary contact for HR-related inquiries and guide procedures; route complex questions appropriately.
• Greet visitors and direct individuals to appropriate departments or staff, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, fingerprinting, background checks, and employment documentation.
• Submit fingerprints, monitor clearance status, and communicate results per procedures.
• Maintain personnel records and respond to records requests with accuracy and discretion.
• Provide notary services and general HR operational support, including notices and FMLA paperwork.
• Support recruitment activities, vendor coordination, and hiring logistics as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Reception

HR policies

Records management

Attention to detail

Professional judgment

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking

MS Office

Job description

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a Human Resources Technician to provide essential HR support across onboarding, employment compliance, records management, and front-office operations. You will be a primary contact for employees, applicants, and the public, handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

This role includes coordinating new hire onboarding, fingerprinting, and background checks, as well as supporting recruitment and HR processes in a