Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary:

The Financial Services Department is seeking an experienced HR professional to work under the direction of the Administrative and Executive Support Manager, supporting the day-to-day operations of the human resources function across the department. This role plays a critical part in supporting faculty, staff, and student employees while partnering with leadership to ensure effective HR service delivery, process improvement, and compliance. This is a key position with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by enhancing current programs, developing efficient processes, and contributing to the department's continued success and growth.

The position will operate under minimal supervision and will serve as the liaison, maintaining effective working relationships with the Financial Services and other essential departments to ensure HR matters for the Financial Services 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:

Payroll:

• Serves as the department's payroll liaison, monitoring and managing all payroll transactions for the Financial Services.

• Works collaboratively with Central Human Resources to ensure all pay and non-pay transactions are entered accurately and approved in HCM.

• Manage time reporting for payroll.

• Analyze compensation in collaboration with leadership and central HR/Compensation team.

• Review Leave usage for unit employees, including but not limited to FML, FAMLI, Parental Leave, STD and LTD.

• Process transfers, promotions, pay rate changes, supervisor and org changes, overpayment transactions, terminations, and sick/vacation payouts.

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.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

This opportunity within Financial Services offers the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and opportunities of a large, world-class academic and healthcare institution, combined with the collaborative and supportive environment of a dedicated professional team. As part of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Financial Services plays a critical role in supporting the institution's education, research, clinical, and community service missions through sound financial stewardship and strategic business operations.

The Financial Services team partners with departments across the campus to ensure resources are managed effectively, compliance requirements are met, and financial decisions support long-term institutional success. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll administration, employee support, and HR process improvement, your work will directly contribute to a positive employee experience and help faculty, staff, researchers, and students achieve their goals.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with campus leaders, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that is transforming healthcare, education, and research in Colorado and beyond.

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: 15/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:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences, 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.

• Two years of progressively responsible human resources experience that includes recruitment, payroll administration, or broad HR generalist responsibilities.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

• Experience supporting human resources operations in a complex, highly regulated organization, such as higher education, an academic medical center, healthcare, or a clinical environment.

• Experience using human capital management and applicant-tracking systems; experience with PeopleSoft HCM and Taleo or CU Careers is preferred.

• Experience with Smartsheet and DocuSign.

• Current or prior experience working at the University of Colorado

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• 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:

To be considered, please submit:

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

Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride - sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 25, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $57,073 - $74,000.

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 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.