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Position Number: 6956435
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

HR Professional

University of Colorado Denver

HR Professional-39112

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Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Human Resources Professional
Working Title: HR Professional
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $59,400 - $63,957
Position #00635446- Requisition #39112

About the University of Colorado - Denver
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

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado Denver is looking for an experienced HR professional to join a small, collaborative team that supports the people and programs of the school. The Human Resources team works with faculty, staff, students, and leadership across SEHD, balancing day-to-day operations with thoughtful support for teaching, learning, and student success. This role offers the chance to do meaningful, hands-on HR work in an academic environment that values collaboration, respect, and shared purpose

HR Professional
What you will do:
Under the guidance and direction of the Manager of HR and Payroll, this position will perform the following duties:
Communication

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.
HR Administration

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.
Recruitment Support

Provide search support in CU Careers & Handshake
oCreate, maintain and close out job requisitions.
oChange 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.
Student Employment Coordination

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.
Data Tracking & Reporting

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.
Payroll & Leave Management

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.
Documentation & Process Management

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.

This position involves working closely with students where the person may become aware of campus safety issues that may need to be reported as part of CU's commitment to compliance with the Clery Act. The person in this role will receive the related training and be required to submit data once per year to the campus Clery Act team. For more information about our commitment to campus safety as it relates to this law, please visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/emergencymanagement/clery-act

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

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

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires an onsite presence on campus in downtown Denver three (3) days a week as well as occasional school events.
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.
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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $59,400 - $63,957
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 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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. 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

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 11, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

A current CV/resume

List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to SEHD at sehdhr@ucdenver.edu

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Job Category: Human Resources

Primary Location: Denver

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30062 - SEHD DEAN

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Feb 24, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: SEHD HR

Posting Contact Email: sehdhr@ucdenver.edu

Position Number: 00635446

To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39112&lang=en