Human Resource Specialist - Benefits

Young World Physical Education; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 80,431,176 - 101,666,880; Full time

Job summary

Summit School District Region 1 Central Office in Frisco, CO seeks a Human Resource Specialist - Benefits to provide professional HR services including benefits enrollment, payroll authorization and leaves administration. You will support policy interpretation, document handling, and communication of employment laws.

This role collaborates with the Director of HR to maintain an organized HR office and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in human resources services, benefits experience preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong computer skills: keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional human resource services including employment file maintenance, payroll & benefits authorization and Leave of Absence administration.
• Interpret and communicate procedures related to federal and state employment laws and district HR policies.
• Support the Director of Human Resources through an effectively organized Office of Human Resources and Services.
• Program manage Leaves of Absence including FMLA, maternity and extended leaves; ensure documentation complies with state law.
• Inform, advise and enroll new employees in benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 403B, 401K, PERA and COBRA).
• Assist in COBRA administration and maintain COBRA records and related certificates.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Interpersonal

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Database skills

Job description

Human Resource Specialist - Benefits

Summit School District Region 1 Central Office - Frisco, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5843764

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide professional human resource service including employment file maintenance, payroll & benefits authorization and Leave of Absence administration. Interpret and communicate procedures related to federal and state employment laws and regulations and district human resource policies and procedures. Support the Director of Human Resources through an effectively organized Office of Human Resources and Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Program manage Leaves of Absence including FMLA, maternity and extended leaves. Ensure documentation complies with state law. Ensure days are correctly calculated for leaves when using supplemental leave types.
• Inform, advise and enroll new employees in benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 403B, 401K, PERA and COBRA) with appropriate withholding amounts and manages accurate records and changes of benefits.
• Analyze, research, and expedite insurance claims upon request.
• Assist Alerus in informing and advising employees regarding COBRA coverage and maintain COBRA records including, providing certificates of group Health plan in accordance with HIPPA guidelines and laws.
• Serve as permanent member on the Health Benefits Committee. Audit insurance records and reports, making additions/deletions as necessary when there is a qualifying event.
• Build and execute communications plan regarding Open enrollment and other benefit news to district employees.
• Manage benefit administration, ensuring deductibles and benefits are correct and pulled into payroll.
• Process all Personnel Action Forms and other forms accurately and in a timely manner to communicate compensation, hiring, transfers, resignation/terminations, retirement, extra duty, and career longevity as appropriate.
• Represent Benefits policies at new employee orientations.
• Recommend revisions of Human Resource policies to Chief Talent Officer.
• Build and implement Standard Operating Procedures for processes within Benefits and benefits administration.
• Assist in preparing and rolling of the HRIS system for the new fiscal year.
• Develop and maintain an accurate annual calendar of Human Resource office responsibilities by date to assure compliance with administrative policies and procedures and State and Federal law and to communicate with district officials when reports or activities are to be generated/completed.
• Compile information for and complete CDE reports using the Automated Data Exchange Program, and complete the annual EEOC report.
• Assist in monitoring probationary and non-probationary status and issuing renewal and non-renewal notices.
• Program manages the Licensed and Classified evaluation process and tools.
• Maintain positive communication and relationships with District staff and the general public.
• Demonstrates the commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Talent Officer.

Qualifications

• BA degree preferred to include specialized university courses.
• 3-5 years experience in human resources services, benefits experience preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong computer skills: keyboarding, database, work processing, spreadsheets.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.07 to $35.48 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.