(Internal CU Employees Only) Senior Human Resources Coordinator

University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus
Office of the Provost
Senior HR Coordinator 
Position #788932 – Requisition #22752

* Internal CU Employees Only. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department. 

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions: 

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Office of the Provost has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Senior HR Coordinator position.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

As Colorado’s only public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research and creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home.  CU Denver educates more than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and with easy access to the state’s cultural, business and civic hub, our students benefit from immersive classroom and real-world experiences, supplemented by unparalleled internship and networking opportunities.  As the most diverse research university in Colorado, our campus attracts top students and offers over more than 100 highly rated degree programs through eight schools and colleges, as well as more than 30 online degree programs.  Home to over 40 research centers and institutes, CU Denver receives more than $25 million in sponsored research awards annually, allowing us to generate knowledge and create solutions to society’s most complex problems. 

Jobs in this career family provide the management of human capital.  Functions include providing advice and guidance to managers and employees, and performing functions including strategic planning and analysis, compliance with policies and laws, employment and compensation, job evaluation, performance and leave management, employee training/development, reward and recognition, employee relations, affirmative action, benefits, employee records/information, and payroll.

Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.  Work is performed fully independently. 

Position Emphasis:
The Senior HR Coordinator will provide management, leadership and expertise in the areas of human resources and some finance functions as it related to human resources. This position directly administers human resource processes for departments under the Provost Office. This position will be responsible for personnel matters related to performance improvement, family medical leave, and parental leave and performance evaluations. Work collaboratively with HR, Employee Services, Vice Chancellor, Assistant Vice Chancellor’s and Director’s, to process all corrective action, letter of expectation, letter of instruction and disciplinary actions.

The Senior Coordinator will review job descriptions providing feedback to AVC’s and Directors. Perform recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding of professional staff. Maintain knowledge of the budget, work collaboratively with the Associate Director to track budgets for the positions being hired or changed and is the liaison with central HR. Responsible for the creation and processing of new positions and requisitions in HCM and the management of job postings in CU Careers. This position will report to the Associate Director of Finance and Administration. 

Examples of Work:

• Process and approve monthly time collection as needed, process separation pay, leave reconciliation and ensure payroll for all employee types. 
• Perform ongoing leave audits. 
• Develop and maintain internal HR processes and procedures. 
• Maintain knowledge of and manage position budgets.
• Act as a liaison with central HR. 
• Maintain knowledge of equity/compression issues for departments under the Provost Office. 
• Perform annual leave audits for university staff, classified staff and faculty to ensure the universities is booking toe correct liability for the estimated value of the leave balances.
• Ensure monthly and bi-weekly payroll is accurate utilizing the reported time summary.
• Verify and track student hourly budgets for departments that do not have administrative support. 
• Process Payroll Expense Transfers. 
• Maintain a working knowledge at all times of all current University policies that are relevant to the position. 
• Effectively handles sensitive and confidential issues with timeliness, discretion and professionalism. 
• Ensure all human resource functions area handled according to Department, Campus, Regent, State and Federal processes, policies and regulations.
• Maintain open communication with Appointing Authorities and payroll liaison/business partners regarding changes, updates, issues and information pertinent to perform their job. 
• Make daily decisions and resolved problems based on university knowledge of policies and procedures. 
• Perform special projects as assigned.  

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $53,709 to $60,000.   

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.
  
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience.
• Two (2) years of professional level experience with human resources or finance operations functions.

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse population of students in a non-profit or educational setting in a professional position
• Experience in HR operations, processing or supporting payroll or hiring processes
• Experience using web-based information systems

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Self-starter able to operate with minimal supervision and work both effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality. 
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of institutional policy and train others according to that policy.

Diversity and Equity:
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 [email protected]. 

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.