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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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
Join Microchip Technology’s Human Resources team as a Human Resources Business Partner supporting the Business Units at our Colorado Springs manufacturing site. Reporting to the HR Business Partner Manager at our corporate office in Chandler, Arizona, this role will also support corporate HR initiatives and projects. The position provides onsite support in Colorado Springs, with hybrid options potentially available, and is best suited for candidates with 2 or more years of direct experience in Human Resources and staffing or recruiting.
In this role, you will build trusted relationships with assigned Business Unit leaders and employees, provide practical HR guidance and solutions, and help advance business goals while strengthening Microchip’s culture and values. At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned Business Unit leaders and employees while providing HR guidance, support, and solutions aligned with business needs.
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
- Support staffing activities, including creating requisitions, posting positions, coordinating and conducting interviews, extending and negotiating offers, and onboarding new hires.
- Maintain accurate staffing and employee records to support reporting requirements and OFCCP compliance.
- Process employee terminations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Conduct employee exit interviews, document feedback, and identify relevant themes for HR and business leaders.
- Handle employee and business information with a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
- Complete additional HR projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field with 2 or more years of direct experience in Human Resources and staffing or recruiting.
Qualified candidates should also demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to quality and continuous improvement, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, effective listening and written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills, attention to detail, organization, relationship building, and the ability to work with minimal direction while balancing multiple tasks and projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PHR or SPHR certification.
- Experience with Workday HRIS.
- Prior Human Resources experience in a technical or semiconductor environment.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%Physical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, TalkingPhysical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standingPay Range:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at Microchip
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $57,784 - $128,000.*- Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
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 Target, CS Wind America, and Colorado State University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 48% of people operations specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 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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