Recruiting & Compensation Analyst (Remote)

About the Department

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

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Position Duties

We are seeking two dedicated Human Resources professionals to drive workforce optimization by executing innovative full-cycle talent acquisition, implementing best practices in employee retention, and conducting strategic compensation analysis. Your contributions will directly empower our department to navigate complex government needs while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Join the Colorado Department of Revenue and become a trusted partner to Coloradans by championing our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, innovation, and respect.

In this pivotal role, you will recruit top-tier talent and maintain compensation consistency, ensuring that every candidate we welcome aligns with our rigorous standards and commitment to equity. By applying your analytical skills to classification audits and partnering with hiring managers, you will ensure our staffing strategies remain both highly effective and legally compliant. 

Experience the flexibility of a primarily remote position while remaining connected to a supportive and collaborative HR team. You will enjoy the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organizational success in supporting all Coloradans. We invite you to bring your expertise to a team that values your professional growth and celebrates the differences that drive our collective innovation. This position is open to current Colorado residents.

What You’ll Do:

Recruitment & Retention:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define specific organizational needs and provide expert guidance on State Personnel Board Rules to ensure effective, compliant staffing strategies.

• Develop compelling, quality job postings designed to attract top-tier talent and conduct rigorous application screenings to ensure high-quality candidate referrals.

• Manage the full-cycle candidate experience and data integrity within the NeoGov applicant tracking system to ensure a seamless transition from applicant to hire.

• Apply a deep understanding of employment laws, State Rules, and department policies to ensure every stage of the selection process is equitable, defensible, and legally compliant.

• Exercise sound judgment in fast-paced or ambiguous scenarios, utilizing research and policy knowledge to resolve complex hiring challenges.

• Align recruitment practices with long-term retention goals by ensuring candidates possess both the specialized skill sets and the professional attributes required for success 

Classification & Compensation Consultation:

• Perform classification analysis on submitted position descriptions.

• Maintain the quality and consistency of the classification system in the department by providing guidance to other HR staff and Hiring Managers, and conduct position description audits.

• Maintain classification database for the Division and Department, ensuring database integrity and accuracy.

• Consolidate data from multiple databases into a single database.

• Determine if a compensation request or recommendation meets the criteria of the compensation practice within DOR.

• Consult with employees, hiring managers, and appointing authorities on proper and strategic compensation usage to meet their current and future needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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: (New)

H4G3XX

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in recruiting or compensation.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Necessary Special Requirements:  Must be certified in selection/recruitment and job evaluation via the State Personnel Certification Program (SPCP) or obtain the certification within 1 year of the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory or compensation data to diverse stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• A track record of providing outstanding customer service and building collaborative partnerships across departmental lines.

• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail, specifically when auditing data or interpreting State Personnel Board Rules.

• Significant experience handling sensitive personnel information within a highly confidential and professional environment.

• Direct experience navigating the NeoGov applicant tracking system to manage the recruitment lifecycle.

• Prior experience managing and auditing various data types to ensure accuracy in reporting and compensation modeling.

Appeal Rights: 

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Other Qualifications

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. 

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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