HR Assistant

Company Overview

Spectrum is a leading provider of human services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide our clients with the greatest quality of life and the highest level of independence in the community. Spectrum has been serving Colorado for over 40 years in residential settings, Day Program, community and in-home support, and community integrated employment. We support those receiving services through Home and Community Based (HCBS) Long Term Services and Supports Medicaid Waivers.

The Residential Program serves individuals in whichever setting is best suited to their needs, living independently, with family members, or in a state-qualified Host Home.

HR Administrative Assistant

Full time

• $54,000-$58,000 per year
• 11 paid holidays and starting PTO of 15 days, additional time accrued with years worked
• Retirement Plan

The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily operations of the Human Resources department by coordinating administrative, compliance, and operational HR functions. This role maintains employee and host home provider records, supports onboarding, payroll, and training processes, assists with compliance and site inspections, and provides backup support for host home provider interviews.

• Build, maintain, and audit employee personnel files and independent contractor (residential providers) files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency and state requirements.
• Scan, upload, organize, and distribute HR documentation within the HRIS and maintain the host home provider database for residential placements.
• Coordinate and process reference checks, background checks, and required clearances for applicants and providers.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track required training, certifications, and classes for host home providers, including monitoring expiration dates and completion records.
• Assist with host home provider interviews as backup support, including participation, documentation, and communication of feedback to HR leadership.
• Assist with data collection, verification, and reporting for payroll submission, including support with employee and provider payroll checks, and travelling once or twice a month to our Lakewood office on paydays.
• Coordinate and conduct site inspections at residential provider residences to ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and agency policies, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine HR-related questions from employees and providers, escalating complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Assist with coordination of employee events and recognition programs.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance tracking, and support continuous improvement of HR administrative processes.
• Perform additional administrative and departmental duties as assigned

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred but not required, or at least 2 years of administrative experience and high school diploma

Additional Requirements

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of HR practices in the state of Colorado
• Strong writing and reading comprehension skills.
• Computer- literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the HR team
• Experience in disability services, healthcare, or a similar regulated environment is a plus.
• Able to pass a Colorado or National Bases Criminal background check and Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds independently (e.g., files, office supplies, training materials).
• Ability to travel locally within the Denver metro area or surrounding areas to providers' residences for site inspections, or to other business locations (e.g., Lakewood).
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods to complete computer-based work.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, or reaching during site inspection or office activities.

January 23rd, 2026, at 10:00am MT