HR Senior - Principal Professional (Open Rank)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Surgery

Job Title: HR Senior - Principal Professional (open rank)

Position #: 00737665 - Requisition #:33963

Job Summary:

This full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position will be responsible for supporting the human resources needs and functions of the Department of Surgery and its 8 divisions, including Cardiothoracic Surgery, GI Trauma and Endocrine Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Vascular, and Urology Surgery. Under the supervision of the People & Operations Manager, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an advisor and knowledge source to the specialist team, oversee the smooth operation of daily requests, transactions, and hires, as well as provide cross-team coverage. This position will work closely and collaboratively with key business partners in the school of medicine. This position is fully operational and works independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Examples of Work Performed at the Senior Professional Level:

• Manage the Hiring Process from Recruitment to Onboarding: Create job postings, evaluate candidates, coordinate with the hiring team, ensure fair and unbiased searches, etc.

• Handle credentialing of new faculty and prepare faculty hiring packets.

• Manage the processing of volunteer clinical faculty, adjunct, adjoint, and postdoctoral appointments.

• Oversee the posting of student positions and manage their hiring in the Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

• Complete various HR tasks in HCM, including FTE changes, pay rate adjustments, and funding distribution updates.

• Process faculty and staff terminations and manage vacation payouts.

• Evaluate and process University Staff Reclassification requests.

• Work with ISSS to handle international visas (J-1, H1B, O1, etc.).

• Use Smartsheet to monitor position management, faculty hiring, and credentialing sheets.

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of faculty and staff files.

• Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with various Division personnel.

• Offer Human Resources guidance to different divisions.

Examples of Work Performed at the Principal Professional Level:

Work Leader:

• Manage workload of HR Specialists to ensure a balance workload and coverage when needed

• Provide guidance to HR Specialists on issues and questions about processes, policies and procedures related to HR transactions, hiring and credentialing of faculty and staff

• Train HR Specialists on new HR skills and abilities, as well as process improvement and other developmental tools.

Surgery HR Core:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the HR Specialist core.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Position Management, Hire and Credentialing transactions.

• Provide oversight of Transaction Requests and assign work to the Specialists as needed

• Troubleshoot issues and make recommendations on changes to processes

• Create and analyze reports on transactions for forecasting and progress of team

• Manage issues and feedback from Administrators and make appropriate changes or recommendations to People & Operations Manager.

• Work closely with People & Operations Manager and Director of Operations to make improvements to processes and implement new solutions as needed

Family Medical Leave:

• Serve as the primary Department of Surgery liaison with the Campus Family Medical Leave (FML) team. Ensure all processes are being followed and to troubleshoot any issues that arise.

• Manage the transactional duties of employees participating in FML (entering time collection, interfacing with employee, etc.)

Work Location:

This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. This schedule is eligible to become hybrid, with 2 days a week working remotely once trained.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Professional:

• A bachelor's degree in business, 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

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

Principal Professional:

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

• Three to five years (3-5) of experience working in Human Resources

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience working in an academic medical center, understanding the unique HR challenges and requirements within this specialized environment.

• Experience in hiring and credentialing faculty, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

• Skilled in using complex Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and other data management systems, ensuring accurate and efficient transaction processing.

• Track record of being proactive with a high level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and situations.

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.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

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

• Attention to detail when dealing with complex processes

How to Apply:

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

1.A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2.Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Anton Mick, anton.mick@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 22, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established at:

Senior: $51,368 - $65,340

Principal: $59,073 - $75,141

The above salary 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.