Classification Consultant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$60,000 - $61,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an HR professional who enjoys analyzing positions, partnering with hiring managers or HR partners, and helping organizations build effective workforce structures? Join the University of Colorado Anschutz’s Central HR team as a Classification Consultant and play a key role in ensuring jobs are accurately classified within the university’s classification structures. As a member of the Talent Acquisition & Classification team, you'll collaborate with HR partners and hiring managers to provide expert guidance on job evaluation, position management, FLSA, and workforce planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to deepen their expertise in classification, organizational design, and HR consulting while making a meaningful impact within a leading academic medical research institution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
1 year of professional level human resources experience advising on job descriptions with hiring managers or assisting with the development of a job description.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Work a Hybrid Schedule: On-campus presence is required for a minimum of two (2) days on campus in the HR office suite.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in applying them to human resource challenges.
Knowledge of the professional standards, concepts, and practices of recruitment and selection, employee relations, or organizational development and human resource policy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to actively listen and share relevant information, anticipate problems, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work effectively with internal and external constituents to satisfy service expectations.
Must possess a professional demeanor and have experience that demonstrates problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an HRIS (HCM) system
Experience working within a classification structure
Preferred experience working within the University of Colorado Anschutz university staff structure
Experience utilizing AI tools to streamline productivity, with a strong ability to refine outputs through iterative prompting
Experience in medical or higher education recruitment
Certification in selection or job evaluation from the State of Colorado or other professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, IPMA, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary consultant for job classification and position management within an assigned client portfolio.
Review and evaluate university staff and State of Colorado classified positions to determine appropriate classification.
Advise managers and stakeholders on job design, organizational structure, and workforce planning solutions that support business needs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, including FLSA and Colorado Equal Pay requirements.
Analyze and approve position-related transactions within HR systems, including job evaluations, promotions, and position updates.
Deliver exceptional customer service by providing timely consultation, clear communication, and proactive guidance throughout the classification process.
Develop and facilitate training on job evaluation, classification practices, and HR systems for managers and stakeholders.
Contribute to Talent Acquisition & Classification initiatives, process improvements, and special projects that enhance HR service delivery.