School HR Specialist - Talent & Benefits Lead

Atlas Schools; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid school breaks

Annual flex time 64 hours

Annual sick time 48 hours

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings or flex spending

Colorado PERA retirement

Employer-paid disability insurance

Life insurance $25,000

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atlas Schools in Colorado Springs is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Onboarding specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment, coordinate candidate evaluation, and conduct orientations, partnering with hiring managers to welcome new staff.

The role also handles benefits administration, COBRA and compliance filing, payroll backup, HRIS management, and employee experience initiatives, with a comprehensive benefits package and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or a relevant field.
• Pass background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in human resources.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrates empathy with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition: postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding with hiring managers.
• Host new employee orientations and ensure a welcoming onboarding experience.
• Administer employee benefits: open enrollment, COBRA notices, and required forms.
• Handle payroll backup, leaves of absence, workers’ comp, HRIS management, and compliance reporting.
• Support employment administration and employee experience; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas Schools in Colorado Springs is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Onboarding specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment, coordinate candidate evaluation, and conduct orientations, partnering with hiring managers to welcome new staff.

The role also handles benefits administration, COBRA and compliance filing, payroll backup, HRIS management, and employee experience initiatives, with a comprehensive benefits package and generous time off.