People Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado
People Operations Specialist jobs in Colorado concentrate heavily in technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare administration, and financial services, with the state's market ranking among the most active in the Mountain West for this role at every level from coordinator to senior manager. Denver and Boulder lead hiring volume, with Colorado Springs adding steady demand, and employers such as Lockheed Martin, Centura Health, and Ping Identity maintaining consistent people operations teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are HRIS administration, employee experience design, and HR business partnering tied to high-growth tech and defense workforces. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Location: This is a remote role that requires applicants to live in or near Denver or Boulder, Colorado. You will work in your home office approximately 70% of the time and spend about 30% of your time attending networking and recruitment events.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced recruitment professional to own staffing through the full life cycle from recruitment and interview, to retention to off-boarding. This is a long-term position.
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who needs to work part-time, and prefers the freedom to develop and execute strategy and new ideas. Experience with small business is a must.
Parents are encouraged to apply.
About Babysitters of Boulder
Babysitters of Boulder is a locally founded, woman-owned childcare staffing agency serving Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins and the surrounding areas since 2018. We are registered with the state, and insured.
We connect families with CPR-certified, experienced childcare professionals who take pride in their work. We provide babysitting memberships, long term care placements, and event childcare for weddings and corporate conferences.
Our convenient online booking system and app is paired with responsive in-person support.
We foster a working environment where families and childcare providers are treated with dignity, and interactions are rooted in care, creativity, and mutual respect.
Our brand values include Integrity, Community, Imagination, Inclusivity and Safety.
Learn more at https://babysittersofboulder.com/
Duties & Expectations
- Focus on sitter recruitment, including sourcing, conducting interviews, and onboarding
- Develop recruitment strategies to reach a more diverse candidate pool
- Represent Babysitters of Boulder at community and industry events, such as private school events or realtors' meetings, to build referral relationships and visibility
- Track seasonal hiring trends and clients' staffing needs; utilize data to forecast and execute recruitment timelines
- Develop our sitter retention plan and track trends in attrition
- Write one staffing-related blog post per month for our website
- Review and approve the final draft of our monthly staff newsletter
- Oversee planning of 2-3 staff trainings per year, live sessions and/or relevant webinars
- Assist our Staff Engagement Coordinator with planning and hosting of our annual holiday party and summer social
- Research background check pricing annually for price comparisons
- Proactively implement improvements to our CRM related to recruitment and retention
- This is a directorial role with administrative responsibilities; all staff learn our customer service essentials, and we have a shared inbox and phone line that a staff member monitors during parts of scheduled shifts
Over time, there may be an opportunity to mentor and supervise another administrative staff member, our Staff Engagement Coordinator.
Skills & Requirements
- 5 years in a leadership and decision-making role in recruiting, HR, or staffing agency management
- Demonstrated track record in managing and improving the recruitment process
- Strong writing and editing skills for blog, newsletter work and emails
- Strong professional phone and email skills for client-facing conversations
- Demonstrated experience in inclusive hiring practices and diverse candidate outreach
- Comfort representing the brand and building relationships at networking events
- Based in or near Denver or Boulder, CO, with ability to attend in-person events
- Self-directed and comfortable owning a varied role including strategy and execution
Compensation
- Rate range of $28 to $30 per hour, with commission and bonus opportunities connected to retention and recruitment quality
- Enrollment in Colorado's family leave (FAMLI) and accrued paid leave (HFWA) programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Monthly $60 reimbursement for use of home office equipment (laptop, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Schedule
18-20 hours/week:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am and 5:00p
- Fridays between 7am and 2pm
- Every Other Saturday: 1-2 hours of light monitoring of phone and inbox between 12pm and 6pm to handle urgent messages as needed (preferred, though not required)
- There is some flexibility available for the schedule above, for example picking up children from school, going to appointments, etc.
Candidates aren't always available for interview before 5pm, so occasionally this may call for your professional judgement to schedule evening interviews between 5pm and 6:30pm. Recruitment or team building events may occasionally fall outside these hours, such as 7am starts or a weekend day.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, Denver or surrounding towns
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Location: This is a remote role that requires applicants to live in or near Denver or Boulder, Colorado. You will work in your home office approximately 70% of the time and spend about 30% of your time attending networking and recruitment events.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced recruitment professional to own staffing through the full life cycle from recruitment and interview, to retention to off-boarding. This is a long-term position.
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who needs to work part-time, and prefers the freedom to develop and execute strategy and new ideas. Experience with small business is a must.
Parents are encouraged to apply.
About Babysitters of Boulder
Babysitters of Boulder is a locally founded, woman-owned childcare staffing agency serving Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins and the surrounding areas since 2018. We are registered with the state, and insured.
We connect families with CPR-certified, experienced childcare professionals who take pride in their work. We provide babysitting memberships, long term care placements, and event childcare for weddings and corporate conferences.
Our convenient online booking system and app is paired with responsive in-person support.
We foster a working environment where families and childcare providers are treated with dignity, and interactions are rooted in care, creativity, and mutual respect.
Our brand values include Integrity, Community, Imagination, Inclusivity and Safety.
Learn more at https://babysittersofboulder.com/
Duties & Expectations
- Focus on sitter recruitment, including sourcing, conducting interviews, and onboarding
- Develop recruitment strategies to reach a more diverse candidate pool
- Represent Babysitters of Boulder at community and industry events, such as private school events or realtors' meetings, to build referral relationships and visibility
- Track seasonal hiring trends and clients' staffing needs; utilize data to forecast and execute recruitment timelines
- Develop our sitter retention plan and track trends in attrition
- Write one staffing-related blog post per month for our website
- Review and approve the final draft of our monthly staff newsletter
- Oversee planning of 2-3 staff trainings per year, live sessions and/or relevant webinars
- Assist our Staff Engagement Coordinator with planning and hosting of our annual holiday party and summer social
- Research background check pricing annually for price comparisons
- Proactively implement improvements to our CRM related to recruitment and retention
- This is a directorial role with administrative responsibilities; all staff learn our customer service essentials, and we have a shared inbox and phone line that a staff member monitors during parts of scheduled shifts
Over time, there may be an opportunity to mentor and supervise another administrative staff member, our Staff Engagement Coordinator.
Skills & Requirements
- 5 years in a leadership and decision-making role in recruiting, HR, or staffing agency management
- Demonstrated track record in managing and improving the recruitment process
- Strong writing and editing skills for blog, newsletter work and emails
- Strong professional phone and email skills for client-facing conversations
- Demonstrated experience in inclusive hiring practices and diverse candidate outreach
- Comfort representing the brand and building relationships at networking events
- Based in or near Denver or Boulder, CO, with ability to attend in-person events
- Self-directed and comfortable owning a varied role including strategy and execution
Compensation
- Rate range of $28 to $30 per hour, with commission and bonus opportunities connected to retention and recruitment quality
- Enrollment in Colorado's family leave (FAMLI) and accrued paid leave (HFWA) programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Monthly $60 reimbursement for use of home office equipment (laptop, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Schedule
18-20 hours/week:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am and 5:00p
- Fridays between 7am and 2pm
- Every Other Saturday: 1-2 hours of light monitoring of phone and inbox between 12pm and 6pm to handle urgent messages as needed (preferred, though not required)
- There is some flexibility available for the schedule above, for example picking up children from school, going to appointments, etc.
Candidates aren't always available for interview before 5pm, so occasionally this may call for your professional judgement to schedule evening interviews between 5pm and 6:30pm. Recruitment or team building events may occasionally fall outside these hours, such as 7am starts or a weekend day.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, Denver or surrounding towns
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Remote
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or actively in progress
- Strong knowledge of Colorado employment law and state-level compliance requirements
- Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and performance cycles
- Ability to analyze workforce data and present people metrics to business leaders
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a people operations specialist in Colorado?
Most people operations specialist roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, though some employers accept equivalent experience in adjacent roles. Colorado does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning the SHRM-CP or PHR credential through the Society for Human Resource Management or the HR Certification Institute is a strong differentiator with Colorado employers, particularly in tech and aerospace where structured HR practices are expected.
How much do people operations specialists make in Colorado?
People operations specialists in Colorado earn a median of about $80,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,290 for the lowest 10% to over $133,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring people operations specialists in Colorado include Amazon, Aspen Skiing Company, and Marriott International, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of technology firms, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems creates consistent, ongoing demand for people operations professionals across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora have the most people operations specialist openings in Colorado. Denver dominates hiring volume as the state's commercial and corporate headquarters hub, Boulder draws openings from its dense cluster of technology and life sciences companies, and Colorado Springs adds steady demand from its large defense and military contractor workforce anchored by employers near Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields, since people operations work is largely desk-based and systems-driven rather than tied to a physical worksite. About 33% of people operations specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's strong fit for distributed work. HRIS administration, people analytics, and HR business partner roles tied to fully remote engineering teams tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How can I get hired as a people operations specialist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an HR coordinator, recruiter, or office operations role into people operations at a Colorado company that is actively scaling. Large Front Range employers in technology and healthcare, including many Boulder-area startups and Denver-based health systems, regularly hire HR assistants and coordinators who grow into people operations roles. Earning the SHRM-CP or completing a HRCI-approved program while in an entry role, combined with hands-on Workday or BambooHR experience, gives candidates a measurable edge over others applying without a credential.
Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings for this role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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