Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in Colorado
Talent Acquisition Associate jobs in Colorado are consistently active across technology, aerospace, healthcare, and financial services, with openings at every level from coordinator-track roles to senior associate positions supporting large HR functions. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and Charles Schwab run sizable talent acquisition teams. In-demand specialties include high-volume technical recruiting, campus and early-career programs, and diversity sourcing initiatives. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary:
Our new Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist serves as a strategic bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees.Job Description:
Western Colorado University seeks strategic-thinking, people-focused, and highly detail-oriented applicants for the full-time position of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist.
This in-person position (located on the Gunnison, Colorado campus) reports to the Director of Human Resources and works closely with our HR Team. This position serves as a bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees.
Responsibilities:
The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist oversees full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes for all non-student positions. Through candidate outreach, prospect management, and pipeline development, this position will partner with University stakeholders to creatively and proactively source job candidates. This position will also work closely with hiring managers and search committees to manage job postings and advertisements, coordinate search processes, ensure legal/regulatory compliance in hiring practices, and generate offer letters.
As a welcoming resource for new employees, this position will coordinate all administrative aspects of onboarding. This work includes communicating requirements, tracking completion of onboarding documentation and mandatory training, facilitating system access, and serving as a point of contact for inquiries.
To strengthen the new hire experience, this position will develop and implement orientation programming that covers University mission, policies, and values. The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist will also participate in exciting institutional initiatives centered around employee support and belonging and inclusive campus culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years of work experience in Human Resources
Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resources or a closely related administrative role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and execute highly detailed work accurately; Proficiency with databases and office software, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals; Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously and receiving large volumes of information; Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet strict deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Experience in higher education, governmental, or public sector Human Resources; Experience administering the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of FLSA, Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and other applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations; Familiarity with the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including Recruiting and HCM modules
Compensation:
$60,000 - $65,000 annual base salary; position is FLSA exempt and non-classified. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Maria BonDurant, resume, and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at mkbondurant@western.edu
Application deadline August 30, 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte:
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
About Us
At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.
Position Summary:
Our new Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist serves as a strategic bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees.Job Description:
Western Colorado University seeks strategic-thinking, people-focused, and highly detail-oriented applicants for the full-time position of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist.
This in-person position (located on the Gunnison, Colorado campus) reports to the Director of Human Resources and works closely with our HR Team. This position serves as a bridge between sourcing top external talent and supporting the engagement of Western’s current employees.
Responsibilities:
The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist oversees full-cycle recruitment and hiring processes for all non-student positions. Through candidate outreach, prospect management, and pipeline development, this position will partner with University stakeholders to creatively and proactively source job candidates. This position will also work closely with hiring managers and search committees to manage job postings and advertisements, coordinate search processes, ensure legal/regulatory compliance in hiring practices, and generate offer letters.
As a welcoming resource for new employees, this position will coordinate all administrative aspects of onboarding. This work includes communicating requirements, tracking completion of onboarding documentation and mandatory training, facilitating system access, and serving as a point of contact for inquiries.
To strengthen the new hire experience, this position will develop and implement orientation programming that covers University mission, policies, and values. The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist will also participate in exciting institutional initiatives centered around employee support and belonging and inclusive campus culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or Bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years of work experience in Human Resources
Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resources or a closely related administrative role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and execute highly detailed work accurately; Proficiency with databases and office software, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals; Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously and receiving large volumes of information; Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet strict deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Experience in higher education, governmental, or public sector Human Resources; Experience administering the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of FLSA, Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and other applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations; Familiarity with the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including Recruiting and HCM modules
Compensation:
$60,000 - $65,000 annual base salary; position is FLSA exempt and non-classified. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Maria BonDurant, resume, and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at mkbondurant@western.edu
Application deadline August 30, 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte:
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
About Us
At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.
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- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- One to three years of recruiting or HR coordination experience in a corporate setting
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition to offer
- Strong sourcing skills using professional networking platforms and talent databases
- Familiarity with Colorado employment laws, including pay transparency disclosure requirements
Talent Acquisition Associate Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition associate in Colorado?
A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or psychology is the most common starting point for talent acquisition associate roles in Colorado. There is no state-issued license required for this role, but earning a credential like the Society for Human Resource Management's SHRM-CP or the HR Certification Institute's aPHR strengthens a candidate's profile. Colorado employers also expect hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and a working knowledge of the state's pay transparency law, which requires salary ranges in job postings.
Which companies hire talent acquisition associates in Colorado?
Employers hiring talent acquisition associates in Colorado right now include DaVita, EchoStar, and Denver Public Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, healthcare systems, and technology firms means demand for talent acquisition support is distributed across both large corporate HR departments and high-growth mid-size companies along the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most talent acquisition associate jobs?
Denver, Greenwood Village, and Thornton account for the largest share of talent acquisition associate openings in Colorado. Denver's density of corporate headquarters and healthcare systems drives the majority of postings, while Colorado Springs benefits from a strong defense and government contracting presence, and Boulder's technology and biotech sector generates steady demand for recruiting support at growing companies.
Are there remote talent acquisition associate jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields, since sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews are tasks that translate well to remote work. About 59% of talent acquisition associate openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has been decoupled from a fixed office. Early-stage sourcing and candidate communication tend to be the most fully remote functions, while onsite presence is more common during final interview coordination and new-hire onboarding.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition associate in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role, which large Colorado employers like UCHealth, Centura Health, and Lockheed Martin post regularly and treat as a pipeline into associate-level talent acquisition work. Internships through Colorado university HR programs, particularly at institutions with strong business schools along the Front Range, are another concrete starting point. Earning the SHRM student membership certification and building experience with any applicant tracking system, even through volunteer or contract work, gives candidates a measurable edge with Colorado hiring managers screening entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition associate jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, location preference, and level of experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is needed to search or view available positions.
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