Data Specialist, Human Resources
Greeley
On-site
Greeley, Colorado, United States
$56,755 - $83,381 USD yearly
Data Specialist
- Position Type:
Administration/Prof. Technical- Non-instructional - Date Posted:
12/19/2025 - Location:
Administration Building Data Specialist, Human Resources - Bachelor’s Degree or three years of job-related experience
- Spanish bilingual
- Self-motivated and self-directed professional
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, HR team members, and the public
- Ability to perform routine administrative tasks and handle basic conflicts from employees independently without referral to a supervisor
- Basic understanding of the Master Contract, district procedures, and applicable federal and state personnel regulations (can be obtained after hire)
- Excellent public relations, telephone communication skills, and passion for high-level customer service
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
- Skill in interpreting established practices and procedures when guidelines are unclear, or situations require independent judgment
- Capacity to perform all essential functions of the position
- Standard office environment with frequent interruptions
- Visual and auditory acuity are required
- Hand and finger dexterity for typing and office equipment use
- Infrequent lifting up to 20 pounds
- Prolonged sitting and extensive computer use
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Job Title: Human Resources, Data Specialist
Classification: APT (EXEMPT)
Reports To: Assistant Supt., Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Salary Schedule: Administrative Professional Technical
(Range 6: $56,755-$83,381 negotiable based on experience)
Benefits/Paid Leave: Weld County School District 6 is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Days Per Year: 260
Date Posted: December 19, 2025 (applications to be reviewed beginning January 9, 2026, interviews begin January 14, 2026, until position is filled)
Start Date: February 17, 2026, or TBD
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Job Summary: The Human Resources Data Specialist is a vital member of the HR team, responsible for keeping employee information accurate and compliant with state reporting requirements. This role blends data management, technology expertise, and people-centered customer support to ensure smooth onboarding, precise reporting, and seamless HR operations. Ideal candidates have strong skills in Excel, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets, enjoy organizing complex information, and are motivated by work that directly supports employees across the district. For someone energized by data accuracy, eager to leverage technology to improve workflows, and committed to supporting employees across the district, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Essential Job Functions: You will be responsible for compiling data from exit and stay surveys, retention metrics, focus groups, the employee database, and similar sources. You will gather data for Colorado Open Records requests and provide informed recommendations to HR Directors and the Assistant Superintendent of HR to support decision-making related to recruitment and retention strategies. You will also support data requests from other District 6 departments and update employee handbooks as Board Policies change.
You will accurately maintain key datasets, such as one-year-only staff and licensure expiration records, and maintain systems required for state and federal reporting, including the Colorado Department of Education personnel report. This role includes performing data entry in electronic personnel action requests and providing initial salary placements oversight. You will also collaborate with and provide back-up support for HR specialists’ school sites and for leave-of-absence processing. Additionally, you will be responsible for your own specific sites hiring processes and license tracking for charter schools.
In this role, you will prepare contracts and employment notifications for new hires, ensuring compliance with human resources laws, RANDA evaluations, license/endorsements, policies, and procedures. Additionally, you will analyze candidate applications for appropriate certifications, experience, and qualifications and make recommendations for hiring decisions based on that information.
The specialist is responsible for managing a wide range of employee and HR-related data and turning that information into clear, useful insights that support recruitment and retention efforts. This includes reviewing numerical information, such as staffing trends, compensation data, and incentive tracking, as well as feedback gathered from employees to help inform recommendations and decision-making.
This role also requires strong critical-thinking skills to understand hiring requirements, review candidate qualifications, and ensure information is accurate for internal reviews, public records requests, and required state and federal reports. The specialist must be highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with spreadsheets, shared online workspaces, and district data systems, including tools used to maintain employee records and submit information to state agencies.
Skills, Knowledge, and Equipment:
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervision/Technical Responsibility: Not at this time
Travel: Minimal travel is required (Primarily In-district)
Work Environment/ Physical Demands:
EEO/AAP Statement:
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org