Human Resources Open Rank General HR Professional (Senior – Principal)

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is seeking an experienced HR Professional to work under the direction of DOM’s HR Program Director and in conjunction with the DOM HR team, completing tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the human resource function within the department, which includes its divisions, supporting faculty, research, staff and student positions.  This is a key role with an opportunity to contribute as we establish new and improve current processes.

The position will operate under minimal supervision and will serve as the liaison maintaining effective working relationships with the School of Medicine (SOM) and other essential departments to ensure HR matters for the Department of Medicine are administered in a timely and appropriate manner.

The selected candidate must be a team player and understand University policies and procedures, as tasks and duties must be properly aligned with state, university, and departmental guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities

• Monitors DOM shared email inbox – appropriately sorts, responds to, and allocates incoming emails.

Recruiting, Staffing and Pre-employment

• Creates/updates and enters job descriptions into the Human Capital Management (HCM/PeopleSoft) database and ensures postings become live on CU Careers (Taleo). Writes and revises job descriptions as necessary.

• Prepares letters of offer, ensuring appropriate language is included, gathers and assembles supporting documents for offer packets, a detailed multi-step process requiring routing to multiple stakeholders to review and approve.

Onboarding and Offboarding

• Compiles and distributes informational materials to ensure new employees have a successful onboarding experience and are properly introduced to the requirements and culture of the Department.

• Facilitates the separation process for resignations, retirements, and terminations.

Payroll

• Serves as the department’s payroll liaison, monitoring and managing all payroll transactions for the Department of Medicine. Works collaboratively with Central Human Resources to ensure all pay and non-pay transactions are entered accurately and approved in HCM.

Immigration

• Coordinates with the Office of International Affairs to assist current faculty and staff members with Employment Authorization Documents.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings, training, or departmental needs.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. With more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents, and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research, and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.  In addition to our exemplary performance, we continue to have strong standings in national rankings in all our academic missions. Our Department Chairperson remains committed to evolving the Department and meeting the ever-changing needs of healthcare and our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Two (2) years of human resources experience specifically in recruitment, payroll, or as an HR generalist. 

Principal Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Three (3) years of human resources experience specifically in recruitment, payroll, or as an HR generalist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic medical center or clinical environment.

• Experience with Taleo (CU Careers) and PeopleSoft (HCM).

• Experience with Smartsheet and DocuSign.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 orally, including public speaking.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

• Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Trish Loftin trisha.loftin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 15, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

•           Senior Level: $ 51,367 - $ 65,339

•           Principal Level: $59,073 -  $75,141

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .