Benefits and Risk Manager (Remote)
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Benefits and Risk Manager (Remote)
Salary
$91,320.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-01175-12.2025
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Executive Director's Office - Human Resources
Opening Date
01/02/2026
Closing Date
1/12/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
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Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Department Contact Information
Claire Furlow- claire.furlow@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This is a remote position primarily performed via flex-place (telework/work-from-home arrangements), with occasional on-site visits to attend meetings with staff and client groups at 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO. 80204.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
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Description of Job
Elevate your career by becoming the Benefits and Risk Manager for the Colorado Department of Revenue! This pivotal and strategic role places you at the center of our commitment to service, teamwork, and employee well-being.
As a key leader and critical partner, you will drive the strategic oversight and implementation of the State's comprehensive employee benefits program. You will lead staff who manage employee leaves, benefits administration, safety, and workers' compensation programs and facilitate structured employee return-to-work initiatives. Your core functions are to serve as the lead expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process to drive compliant, legally appropriate outcomes, and to collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other division leadership to strategically assess and advise on the organizational and financial impacts of your decisions. Leverage your expertise to maintain an equitable and inclusive culture and make a meaningful impact by ensuring our employees have access to comprehensive benefits and a safe, supportive work environment. Grow your career on a dynamic team with a competitive salary.
What You'll Do:
Lead the strategic oversight and execution of the State's comprehensive employee benefits program.
Manage staff who oversee employee benefits administration, safety, and workers' compensation programs throughout the entire employee life cycle and lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including communication and training.
Oversee all protected leave programs (e.g., FMLA, FAMLI) to ensure full compliance and proper administration.
Serve as the lead subject matter expert in managing and executing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process.
Drive compliant and legally appropriate employment outcomes through meticulous review of accommodation requests
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures, and protocols for all employee benefits, protected leave, ADA compliance, and workers' compensation programs.
Serve as a strategic partner in supporting the State's property and liability claim management and loss prevention.
Collaborate with the Facilities Safety & Security Team to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
Accountable for the rigorous oversight of employee benefits and risk data analysis, trending, and predictive modeling.
Partner with the HR Business Systems team to use advanced analytical methods, including artificial intelligence, to transform complex data into actionable insights.
What We Offer:
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to serving the people of Colorado.
Make a meaningful impact by ensuring our employees have access to comprehensive benefits and resources.
Grow your career in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
This is an exempt, remote position primarily performed via flex-place (telework/work-from-home arrangements), with occasional on-site visits to attend meetings with staff and client groups at 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO. 80204 or various other locations around the state.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H4G5XXHUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZ1BMZXZGaVlmVms/view?resourcekey=0-jrSUHwaEbuMe-xSx0dytFQ)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relev ant human resources or risk management experience.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) in managing and executing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process, including driving compliant and legally appropriate employment outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of, and experience administering, all protected leave programs, including Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and short-term disability programs.
Proven ability to remain current on all Federal and State laws and State policies regarding ADA and protected leaves, and effectively communicate these legal changes to HR staff and organizational leadership.
Significant experience serving as a leader, property and liability claim management and loss prevention.
Experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing department-wide safety, security, and emergency response protocols.
Demonstrated experience and accountability for the rigorous oversight of employee benefits and risk data analysis, trending, and predictive modeling for benefits and workers' compensation programs.
Experience with advanced analytical methods, including artificial intelligence (AI), to transform complex data into clear, actionable, executive-level insights, reports, and graphs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Previous supervisory experience with strong leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, presenting, and conducting annual reviews.
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency 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 to perform 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 our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.
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CDOR - The salary range for this position is $89,520-$105,000 annually. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
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CDOR - By clicking "Yes" below, I am certifying that I understand that this position is designated as a remote work position. This indicates the selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor of the position. Although it is designated as remote, the position is still part of the State classified personnel system and as such requires applicants to be a current Colorado Resident at the time of application per The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13.
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