Benefits Specialist Jobs in Colorado
Benefits Specialist jobs in Colorado concentrate in corporate HR departments, healthcare systems, and the state's large defense and aerospace sector, with demand at every level from coordinator to senior specialist. The biggest hiring activity is in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where employers like UCHealth, Lockheed Martin, and Centura Health maintain substantial HR operations. The most in-demand specialties are health and welfare plan administration, leave management, and 401(k) compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Golden, CO
Hours: Full-time
Position Mission
Mission: Support world-class investment in our people through accurate, consistent, and service-oriented execution of FOCUS’ compensation programs and processes.
Role: The Compensation & Benefits Specialist leads the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs. The Specialist serves as a compensation resource for employees and managers, processes compensation changes, executes offer letters and incentive programs, maintains compensation systems and records, and supports recurring compensation cycles. Operating within the philosophy, processes, and procedures established by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, the Specialist exercises independent judgment on routine compensation matters, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and develops increasing expertise as a compensation advisor to organizational leaders.
Position Responsibilities
Compensation Administration & Execution
- Lead the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs and processes.
- Administer the Compensation Change Smartsheet workflow, including status tracking, documentation, follow-up, and confirmation of completed compensation changes.
- Process compensation changes through applicable HRIS forms and processes.
- Maintain Compensation Dashboards, Dynamic Views, and applicable manager access to compensation information.
- Maintain accurate compensation data, job classifications, and supporting documentation.
Compensation Consultation & Analysis
- Serve as a compensation resource for employees and managers.
- Educate managers on established compensation processes, procedures, and available compensation tools.
- Support managers in understanding pay bands, job ranges, compensation positioning, and applicable compensation practices.
- Support routine cost-of-labor calculations, job-posting compensation ranges/language, and other compensation analysis using established methodologies.
- Build trusted relationships with managers and cross-functional partners through responsive and accurate consultation.
Annual Compensation Cycles & Process Leadership
- Prepare compensation data, dashboards, forms, and supporting materials for leaders.
- Monitor submissions, deadlines, approvals, and completion of compensation changes.
- Support headcount and workforce-planning processes through compensation data and analysis.
- Assist the Compensation & Benefits Manager with maintenance and implementation of compensation processes and procedures.
- Recommend improvements to compensation workflows, tools, documentation, and employee/manager experience.
Offer Letter Administration
- Own the day-to-day offer letter administration process.
- Prepare and execute offer letters for new hires, internal transfers, and changes in hours.
- Review offer letters for accurate compensation and benefits language.
- Confirm required approvals prior to issuance.
- Send and execute offer letters through DocuSign or applicable platforms.
- Maintain offer letter templates, tracking, drafts, and final executed documentation.
- Ensure compensation associated with offer letters is accurately captured in compensation systems and communicated for execution.
- Provide general Compensation & Benefits support and appropriately route benefits-specific questions to the Benefits Specialist.
- Serve as backup support for routine benefits administration when necessary.
- Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, Talent & Leadership Development, and other stakeholders.
Compliance & Process Reliability
- Ensure compensation transactions comply with established compensation philosophy, processes, procedures, and approval requirements.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation supporting compensation decisions.
- Support compensation audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Protect confidential employee and compensation information.
Cultivate Divine Intimacy
- Pray in community, including scheduled department prayer time and DSC Divine Mercy Chaplet.
- Avail yourself of other spiritual opportunities in accordance with the Guidelines for Divine Intimacy at the DSC policy.
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with others.
- Live out the moral life in Christ in accordance with the Oath of Fidelity and relevant policies.
Key Competencies
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Compensation Analysis
- Process Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative & Resourcefulness
- Consultation & Relationship Building
- Integrity & Trustworthiness
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Service Mindset
- Responsiveness
- Process Discipline
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
Compensation & Benefits
For this role, we anticipate paying $48,000 - $65,000/year. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.
Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which we invite others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, we will invite you to engage in personal MPD efforts and fundraise on behalf of the FOCUS, although it will not be required.
As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:
- Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
- Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
- 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
- Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
- Integrity-based Paid Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.
Location: Golden, CO
Hours: Full-time
Position Mission
Mission: Support world-class investment in our people through accurate, consistent, and service-oriented execution of FOCUS’ compensation programs and processes.
Role: The Compensation & Benefits Specialist leads the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs. The Specialist serves as a compensation resource for employees and managers, processes compensation changes, executes offer letters and incentive programs, maintains compensation systems and records, and supports recurring compensation cycles. Operating within the philosophy, processes, and procedures established by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, the Specialist exercises independent judgment on routine compensation matters, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and develops increasing expertise as a compensation advisor to organizational leaders.
Position Responsibilities
Compensation Administration & Execution
- Lead the day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs and processes.
- Administer the Compensation Change Smartsheet workflow, including status tracking, documentation, follow-up, and confirmation of completed compensation changes.
- Process compensation changes through applicable HRIS forms and processes.
- Maintain Compensation Dashboards, Dynamic Views, and applicable manager access to compensation information.
- Maintain accurate compensation data, job classifications, and supporting documentation.
Compensation Consultation & Analysis
- Serve as a compensation resource for employees and managers.
- Educate managers on established compensation processes, procedures, and available compensation tools.
- Support managers in understanding pay bands, job ranges, compensation positioning, and applicable compensation practices.
- Support routine cost-of-labor calculations, job-posting compensation ranges/language, and other compensation analysis using established methodologies.
- Build trusted relationships with managers and cross-functional partners through responsive and accurate consultation.
Annual Compensation Cycles & Process Leadership
- Prepare compensation data, dashboards, forms, and supporting materials for leaders.
- Monitor submissions, deadlines, approvals, and completion of compensation changes.
- Support headcount and workforce-planning processes through compensation data and analysis.
- Assist the Compensation & Benefits Manager with maintenance and implementation of compensation processes and procedures.
- Recommend improvements to compensation workflows, tools, documentation, and employee/manager experience.
Offer Letter Administration
- Own the day-to-day offer letter administration process.
- Prepare and execute offer letters for new hires, internal transfers, and changes in hours.
- Review offer letters for accurate compensation and benefits language.
- Confirm required approvals prior to issuance.
- Send and execute offer letters through DocuSign or applicable platforms.
- Maintain offer letter templates, tracking, drafts, and final executed documentation.
- Ensure compensation associated with offer letters is accurately captured in compensation systems and communicated for execution.
- Provide general Compensation & Benefits support and appropriately route benefits-specific questions to the Benefits Specialist.
- Serve as backup support for routine benefits administration when necessary.
- Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, Talent & Leadership Development, and other stakeholders.
Compliance & Process Reliability
- Ensure compensation transactions comply with established compensation philosophy, processes, procedures, and approval requirements.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation supporting compensation decisions.
- Support compensation audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Protect confidential employee and compensation information.
Cultivate Divine Intimacy
- Pray in community, including scheduled department prayer time and DSC Divine Mercy Chaplet.
- Avail yourself of other spiritual opportunities in accordance with the Guidelines for Divine Intimacy at the DSC policy.
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with others.
- Live out the moral life in Christ in accordance with the Oath of Fidelity and relevant policies.
Key Competencies
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Compensation Analysis
- Process Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative & Resourcefulness
- Consultation & Relationship Building
- Integrity & Trustworthiness
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Service Mindset
- Responsiveness
- Process Discipline
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
Compensation & Benefits
For this role, we anticipate paying $48,000 - $65,000/year. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.
Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which we invite others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, we will invite you to engage in personal MPD efforts and fundraise on behalf of the FOCUS, although it will not be required.
As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:
- Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
- Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)
- 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff
- Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
- Integrity-based Paid Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits specialist jobs across Colorado.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS certification recognized by Colorado employers
- Three or more years administering health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
- Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and Colorado-specific leave laws including FAMLI
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel or reporting tools to audit enrollment and costs
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
Benefits Specialist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits specialist in Colorado?
Most Colorado benefits specialists start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then gain experience in a generalist HR or payroll role before moving into benefits administration. Colorado does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation or SHRM credentials. Familiarity with Colorado's FAMLI paid leave program gives candidates a concrete local edge.
How much do benefits specialists make in Colorado?
Benefits specialists in Colorado earn a median of about $92,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,280 for the lowest 10% to over $152,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits specialists in Colorado?
Colorado benefits specialist roles are posted by EchoStar, OneDigital, and Canon City Schools and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of large healthcare networks, defense contractors, and tech employers means consistent year-round openings rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Colorado cities have the most benefits specialist jobs?
Englewood, Golden, and Boulder account for the largest share of benefits specialist openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because it is home to major corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and regional HR hubs, while Colorado Springs benefits from a strong defense and government contractor presence, and Boulder draws tech and biotech employers with growing HR teams.
Are there remote benefits specialist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many HR specialties, because benefits administration centers on systems, compliance tasks, and vendor coordination that translate well to remote work. About 100% of benefits specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer comfort with desk-based HR roles. Open enrollment support, HRIS data auditing, and leave case management are the functions most often offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a benefits specialist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or payroll administrator role at a large Colorado employer, which gives direct exposure to enrollment systems and vendor contacts. Healthcare systems like UCHealth and SCL Health regularly bring on HR associates who rotate through benefits functions, and state agencies post entry-level benefits technician positions with formal on-the-job training. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing a CEBS course module while in a coordinator role signals commitment and accelerates the transition to a dedicated benefits title.
Where can I find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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