Leave Specialist, PT​/HR Spec III - Hybrid

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

Part time position, expected to work 20 hours per week. This position is eligible for full benefits.

Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work. Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado.

The role of the Benefits and Leave Specialist is to provide comprehensive consulting to HR organizations within state departments and institutions of higher education (IHEs) as a subject matter expert in the health savings account program. This role also collaborates on establishing and enforcing statewide benefit and leave policies and procedures for the administration of employee benefits and leave, and assists with developing policy, technical guidance, rule interpretation, and training.

• Health Savings Account Program Management:
• Oversee and manage the health savings account program from end to end, navigating the competing demands from divergent perspectives of state agencies and IHEs.
• Identify challenges and provide recommendations for improvements, considering statutory and legal precedents, historical practices, and impacts.
• Ensure the process is executed effectively, meets the desired outcomes, and aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating exceptional customer service.
• Establish consistent communication pathways with stakeholders so employees understand how to best utilize their HSA and comprehend applicable regulations, ensuring compliance.
• Partner with vendors, statewide agencies, and IHEs to perform auditing to ensure accuracy of deposits and W‑2 information.
• Oversee the year‑end reconciliation process.
• Program Support:
• Assist with the administration of the State of Colorado’s Medical Insurance Premium Supplement Program.
• Review and process applications ensuring strict adherence to program rules and policies.
• Effectively communicate with employees about the program, including eligibility, process, and benefits.
• Assist the department with open enrollment project planning, implementation, and support.
• Collaborate on establishing and enforcing statewide benefit policies and procedures for the administration of employee benefits.
• Participate as needed in the annual compensation survey process and publications, large complex system maintenance studies, and other unit program areas.
• Participate in professional development training, certifications, and additional learning opportunities to stay current on state and national human resources trends.
• Leave Administration:
• Work closely with the Statewide Leave Manager to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, providing accurate and timely advice regarding the statewide leave program.
• Assist with developing policy, technical guidance, rule interpretation, and training for statewide leave programs.
• Study leave legislation and market trends to assess impact and direction of the statewide leave model.
• Assess industry concepts and trends for applicability to the State, develop project plans, and prepare business cases with options and justified recommendations for the Leave Program Manager.
• Maintain current knowledge of the field and state personnel system, including general HR and all division functions, to incorporate trends and be forward‑thinking.
• Assist with leave administrator meetings.
• Maintaining knowledge: Keep current knowledge of State Personnel Rules, State Statutes, Plan Documents, Partnership Agreements, benefits‑related IRS rules (HIPAA, ACA, etc.), federal and state leave programs (FMLA, PFML, FAMLI, etc.), and other relevant laws and regulations, interpreting these rules to answer stakeholder questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience Only: At least six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to…