HR Professional

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs. The school’s degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options. Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world. In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here\: https\[\://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, communications, education, or another related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience performing at least two of the following HR functions\: managing employee benefits, employee hiring, onboarding, performance management, HR records management, or closely related duties.
• Substitution\: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of access and engagement with a commitment to developing equitable practices.Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple activities, establish priorities, attend to detail, handle interruptions, manage time and follow-up.
• Resourcefulness and ability to problem-solve and take initiative.
• Ability to take direction and also use independent judgment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the interpretation and application of policies, procedures and rules.
• This position requires an onsite presence on campus in downtown Denver three (3) days a week as well as occasional school events.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of professional experience performing at least two of the following HR functions\: managing employee benefits, employee hiring, onboarding, performance management, HR records management, or closely related duties.
• Two (2) years of experience utilizing PeopleSoft HCM or similar HR Management software experience
• Two (2) years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or other related experience.
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of University of Colorado policies, Regents Rules and School policies
• Experience processing bi-weekly and/or monthly payroll

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact (with support of HR manager) for HR inquiries via email, phone, Teams, or in person. Responds in a timely manner to provide accurate responses using inclusive and professional language.
• Partner with various campus groups including Payroll, International Student & Scholar Services(ISSS), Student Employment, Central HR, Employee Services, and Employee Relations to fulfill HR-related requests.
• Help maintain HR webpages with up-to-date resources, forms, and guidance.
• Assist with generating, compiling and sending out reports, mass email communications, tracking employee records and trainings, maintaining paper and electronic files, and scheduling and hosting meetings.
• Mail merges and sending out documents such as salary increase notifications, lecturer offer letters, etc.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires, rehires, and transfers including helping with job descriptions, managing postings, coordinating onboarding requirements with appropriate parties, ensuring completion of I9 and background check requirements, and management of personnel files in accordance with university policies and compliance.
• Schedule New Employee Orientation and track completion of required online trainings and professional development plans.
• Partner with the HR Manager to ensure exit processes are completed efficiently and with care for departing employees.
• Provide search support in CU Careers & Handshake o Create, maintain and close out job requisitions. o Change status for applicants as they move through the review process.
• Correspond with applicants; answer questions from applicants regarding the application process.
• Assists the search committee by providing applicant review matrices, reviewing interview questions for appropriateness, scheduling interviews with candidates, requesting reference check reports, and communicating regret notices to candidates.
• Point person for student employment in the SEHD
• Provide recruitment support for student positions
• Process student hires, manage student appointment continuations, short work breaks, and exits.
• Process student time collection and leave time.
• Track HR data in Human Capital Management (HCM), spreadsheets, and other systems; prepare routine and ad hoc reports as requested.
• Support annual merit review and salary adjustment processes, including distributing forms, tracking completion, preparing letters, and submitting evaluations.
• Maintain working knowledge of university, state, and federal policies, and how these intersect with daily HR processes.
• Assist in development and updating SEHD HR and payroll procedures that ensure consistent, compliant practices.
• Process transactions related to hiring, additional payments, promotions, terminations, work study awards, etc.
• Point person for time collection and leave usage for SEHD personnel including coordinating with the CU Employee Services Leave Team regarding FMLA, parental leave, FAMLI leave, leave without pay, and workers comp.
• Audits biweekly and monthly payroll registers and work with HR team as well as Assistant Dean to solve discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain HR correspondence templates, procedure manuals, and other HR process documentation.
• Partners with HR manager and team members to recommend process improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefits\: https\://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator\: http\://www.cu.edu/node/153125

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level