Human Resources Technician III

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

ForStatewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTEDpositionONLY:

The effective start date of the selected candidate will begin on or after January 1 2026.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements

Minimum 2 days In Office and Maximum 3 days Remote Work

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical guidance support and assistance to HR staff employees managers appointing authorities and executive directors regarding employee personnel actions and position information. The role involves both operational and technical responsibilities with a primary focus on accurate and timely data entry into multiple information technology systems. The position emphasizes data integrity and professional customer service. It includes assisting employees with interpreting forms and procedures related to personnel actions facilitating the onboarding of new employees and coordinating new employee orientations by gathering necessary documentation to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Additionally this role entails coordinating the creation and distribution of employee badges. The incumbent will also support various employee and personnel projects as assigned. Maintaining a high level of professional customer service and ensuring all requests are addressed within 24 hours is essential.

Position duties of the Technician include but are not limited to:

• Badges

• Data/Information Management

• Professional/Technical Support

• New Employee Onboarding

• Customer Service

• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• 3 years full-time experience performing high volume data entry and processing with accuracy.

• Experience working directly in human resources or with human resources staff

• Experience performing data entry in a high-volume environment

• Experience working with confidential employment records and information

• Experience working with G-Suite applications

• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service and develop productive working relationships with all stakeholders

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Proven record of superior attention to detail and accuracy in work

• Knowledge of experience with state policies procedures and systems relevant to human resources or administrative functions

• Demonstrated proficiency with multiple technology systems

• Strong sense of professionalism and proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and private information

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a changing work environment; ability to accept and manage new challenges and opportunities

• Initiative & self-management the passion and ability to dive into the work and accomplish tasks within established timeframes; ability to multitask and produce quality results evenly

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

• The ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex interpersonal process and systemic challenges

• This position requires a standard background check

• Travel: This position is required to travel to attend meetings on occasion at off-site locations

• This position will drive state fleet vehicles. This position must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Colorado Drivers License.

• MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK: This position will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• NAME CHECK ONLY: This position will have NO direct contact with vulnerable persons.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

  1. Disclose that information on the application.

  2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

  3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email () or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 or

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

ForStatewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTEDpositionONLY:

• This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources including state and federal (if applicable) to start or continue.

For additional recruiting questions please contact .

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing aColorado for ALLof our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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