HR Professional (Open Rank: Senior – Principal)

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

8d•$57,073 - $83,487•Hybrid

About The Position

The full-time HR Senior or Principal Professional will be responsible for recruitment, on-boarding, off-boarding, employee relations, training and development, faculty affairs and payroll processes for the BDC. This individual will maintain a working knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures and serve as a resource for faculty and staff on matters related to recruitment, onboarding, orientation, off-boarding, payroll processes, leave, performance management, and professional development. This position will work closely with University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and School of Medicine Human Resources units, as well as with the University’s Employee Services Department. Expected Rank Scope: Senior Professional Broad HR practitioner Independently manages the full employee lifecycle and provides HR guidance across all functional areas. Handles complex issues with minimal supervision. Principal Professional Subject Matter Expert Serves as the recognized expert in multiple HR disciplines, advises leadership on complex organizational issues, develops HR processes, and leads cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Two years (2) of experience working in human resources (for Senior Rank).
Three years (3) of experience working in human resources (for Principal Rank).
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Strong independent judgement and critical thinking skills.
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, organizational development and human resource policy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to plan, organize, implement and coordinate complex human resource activities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain strict confidentiality in all HR matters.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, business, higher education administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with Peoplesoft Human Capital Management, CU Careers, PRiSM
Experience working in human resources in a higher education or healthcare setting.
Experience working with accounting and financial data effectively analyzing as well as identifying variances.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for a diverse workforce, including faculty, staff, researchers, fellows, students, and other academic personnel.
Partner with hiring managers and search committees to facilitate effective, compliant recruitment and hiring processes.
Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and faculty affairs processes.
Serve as a trusted HR resource, providing guidance on policies, leave administration, accommodations, performance management, and employee relations.
Administer payroll and leave processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reconciliation.
Collaborate with campus and School of Medicine HR partners to ensure compliance with university policies and deliver exceptional HR service.
Maintain confidential personnel records and contribute to continuous improvement of HR programs and processes.