Title: Human Resource Services Specialist

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Campus: Centennial Campus

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $50,891 annual gross

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Specialist is a valued Human Resource Services team member. The Specialist will have knowledge and understanding of general human resources functions to assist with department operations. This position will also serve as a resource providing department information, guidance, and interpreting human resources policies and procedures. This position is located at the front desk area and is required on campus, in person.

REPORTS TO: HR Business Professional, Recruitment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed Associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional level experience in human resource-related functions (i.e. hiring, benefits, recruitment, etc.).
• Experience with records management.
• Experience providing recruitment, administrative, and operational support.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Department Support
Liaison between human resource services and employees of the college. Coordinates department operations to support efficiency to client services. Interpret departmental policies and procedures providing guidance for employees. Maintain general understanding and knowledge of department objectives to serve as a first point of contact for walk-ins, phone calls and messages. Manage e-cards, website content, SharePoint files, inventory, supply orders, p-card and invoice processing. Respond to verifications, loan forgiveness applications, and other personnel requests.

Tuition Programs
Administer the employee tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement programs. Obtain appropriate documentation in accordance with System President procedures. Maintain and distribute tuition deadlines, forms, and tracking. Remain current on program requirements and eligibility criteria. Review submissions, determine eligibility, and process completed applications.

Recruitment Assistance & Data Management
Input, track and maintain data integrity of recruitment and personnel forms. Assist recruitment team with candidate support, new hire tours and event support. Maintain primary responsibility for updating accuracy and completion of electronic personnel files. Verify data and ensure accurate completion of employee paperwork. Coordinate employee changes and hires in the college catalog. Review and enter W-4’s, name changes, direct deposit forms for accuracy and compliance with operational guidelines.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Ability to support department operations.
• Ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to college procedures and guidelines, Board Polices and System Procedures, and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Work independently in a team environment.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and communicate professionally without sacrificing customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 30th, 2026.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.