HR Recruitment Specialist (Open Rank)

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO
•$52,793 - $72,597•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Psychiatry seeks an HR Recruitment Specialist at the Intermediate or Senior level. The Specialist will support significant departmental growth by recruiting faculty and staff as part of a team. The position oversees recruitment from start to finish, including onboarding, and works with the HR Program Manager on temporary and working-retiree hires, internal administrative stipends, recruitment approvals for Assistant Professor promotions, conflict resolution within the recruitment team, and strategies to improve recruitment processes. The role is hybrid, with three days per week on campus and in-person attendance as needed for meetings. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The position is subject to a background investigation. The University strongly encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases; additional vaccination, medical surveillance, or occupational health requirements may apply when working in specified healthcare, clinical, research, or safety-sensitive settings. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, an ECO Pass, and paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. The anticipated hiring ranges are $52,793–$67,152 for the Intermediate Professional level and $57,073–$72,597 for the Senior Professional level. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level.

Requirements

  • Intermediate level: Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field; a combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
  • Intermediate level: One year of professional-level experience in Human Resources or Recruitment.
  • Senior level: Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences, or a directly related field; a combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
  • Senior level: Two years of professional-level experience in Human Resources or Recruitment.
  • Must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and writing skills and a proven record of forming collaborative, effective working relationships.
  • Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize duties and tasks efficiently while maintaining consistent high-level performance.
  • Ability to manage and enforce deadlines and schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with supervisors, coworkers, and interested parties.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate laws, rules, and regulations and apply good judgment to human resource challenges.
  • Knowledge of professional standards, concepts, and practices in recruitment and selection, employee relations, or organizational development and human resource policy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, including public speaking.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  • Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience managing and handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Experience working with Smartsheet.
  • Experience using CU programs such as Smartsheet, HCM, FIMS, Salesforce, or similar programs.
  • Experience working with students, staff, and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire recruitment process and onboarding of new employees.
  • Manage posting requisitions on various job boards and track the efficacy of each site.
  • Work with the HR Program Manager to manage the hiring process for temporary staff and working retirees.
  • Work with the HR Program Manager to manage the internal administrative stipend recruitment process.
  • Manage recruitment approval for the Assistant Professor promotion process.
  • Work with the HR Program Manager on conflict resolution within the recruitment team.
  • Work with the HR Program Manager to develop strategies for improving the recruitment process.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
  • Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
  • Disability, life, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
  • Paid time off accruals.
  • 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
  • 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
  • 15 holiday days per year.
  • Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
  • Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
  • Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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