Human Resources Assistant (Remote)

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

At the Colorado Department of Revenue, our Human Resources team serves as a trusted strategic partner dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging work environment. Guided by our core values, we empower our team members to thrive while helping Coloradans seamlessly navigate government services. If you are a detail-oriented professional seeking to launch or expand your career in public sector Human Resources, we invite you to join us in making a real, daily impact across our organization.

As our Human Resources Assistant (HR Specialist II), you will serve as the essential engine driving our administrative operations forward. In this dynamic, multifaceted role, you will ensure accurate personnel data entry and integrity, produce reports, coordinate core HR processes, manage leadership schedules, team events, and deliver exceptional customer service to stakeholders across Colorado. If you excel at precision, thrive in collaborative team settings, and want to support vital HR workflows that support our state workforce, submit your application today!

What You’ll Do:

• Process HR Actions & Records: Accurately process confidential paperwork and personnel actions for all Department of Revenue staff in several different HR information systems.
• Manage New Hire & Payroll Data Entry: Enter new hires, salary adjustments, and employee updates directly into payroll and HR technology platforms.
• Maintain Data Integrity: Perform regular quality checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and privacy of all employee records and personally identifiable information (PII).
• Manage Leadership Calendars: Coordinate complex meeting schedules, shared team calendars, travel/drive times, and attendee invites for HR leadership.
• Track HR Metrics & Visuals: Compile data, graphics, and charts into presentations, spreadsheets, and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Assist with Process Automation: Help implement processes and workflows that automate core HR tasks to increase efficiency.
• Co-Administer HR Systems: Serve as a backup administrator for the NEOGOV system and help develop, track, and maintain HR forms across platforms.
• Coordinate HR Events & Training: Plan meeting details, reserve space, prepare agendas/materials, and order refreshments for events like New Employee Orientation.
• Provide Exceptional Customer Service: Act as a key contact between HR, internal stakeholders across divisions, and other State agencies and deliver responsive, multi-channel administrative support to internal HR teams, managers, and employees state-wide.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H4G2XX Human Resources Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation or role related to the work assigned …