(Auraria) HR Coordinator - Human Resources Temporary Aide

Who we are Auraria Campus serves 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff at the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver. Located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver, the campus is a central hub for higher education. Job Summary The Temporary HR Coordinator provides essential administrative, data entry, and front‑office support to the Human Resources department. This temporary position is limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire, requires on‑site work 8 am‑5 pm Monday‑Friday, and involves accruing one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours. The role ensures timely processing of personnel actions, accurate maintenance of digital HR records, and responsive service to employees, supporting payroll, onboarding, internal tracking systems, and general HR operations. Essential Job Functions Front Office & Administrative Support: Serve as the first point of contact for HR by answering inquiries, managing incoming mail, and monitoring voicemails. Maintain and update employee distribution lists to ensure accurate internal communication. Distribute departmental correspondence and support general office administrative systems, including printer access and mailbox assignments. Provide backup support for new hire orientation held twice monthly. Process employment verifications and student loan forgiveness documentation in a timely manner. Onboarding & Personnel File Management: Track and follow up on missing new‑hire documentation to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements. Scan, save, and file personnel documents in accordance with HR record‑keeping standards. Maintain organized and compliant personnel files and digital archives. HRIS & Data Entry Responsibilities: Enter personnel actions—include hires, terminations, salary adjustments, promotions, employee information changes, and payroll‑related updates—into the HRIS with accuracy and timeliness. Update internal tracking tools to ensure data accuracy and alignment with HR processes. Payroll Support: Assist with payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. Process payroll‑related adjustments such as parking deductions and other employee‑specific updates. Support the payroll team with documentation, tracking, and follow‑up as needed. Other Duties as Assigned: Support departmental projects, audits, and administrative initiatives as assigned by the supervisor. Assist HR leadership with special assignments requiring organization, documentation, or data coordination. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of experience in a position where your primary responsibility was confidential document administration. The experience must clearly demonstrate the receipt, review, and data entry of source material into a computer database for use by others. Experience maintaining information in an HRIS. Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full‑time equivalent service with a full‑time workload equal to one (1) Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12)‑month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated: 30 hrs/wk = 0.75 FTE = 9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk = 0.5 FTE = 6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk = 0.25 FTE = 3 mos credit. Conditions of Employment Must be a state of Colorado resident. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check. Must be able to work on‑site between the hours of 8 am‑5 pm. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, virtual meeting tools, and digital filing systems. Attributes and Abilities A proven track record of thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing data entry. Proficiency with Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated experience using an HRIS. Previous experience constructing forms using Adobe Acrobat. Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution—and into the community. Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities. Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to create an equitable and positive employee/people experience. Outwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace. Demonstrated allegiance and influential ability to embrace and advance equity and inclusion. Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines. Strong judgment and critical thinking skills. Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution. Knowledge of professional standards, concepts and practices related to Human Resources. Ability to evaluate and interpret a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations to exercise good judgement in application. Allegiance to maintain strict discretion while working with private information. Supplemental Information After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a “Not Covered” position. It does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS (union). Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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. 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. Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) 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 performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auraria Higher Education Center