Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

The Department of Surgery

HR Program Manager

Position # 00770165 – Requisition #26273

* 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 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 Department of Surgery has an opening for a full time University Staff (unclassified) HR Program Manager position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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.

Program Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a program, function or work unit, including the development and implementation of processes consistent with college, school or departmental strategies and processes.  These positions typically do not supervise others.

This position will manage the day to day operations of the HR specialist group in the HR Unit in the Department of Surgery, making decisions on direction, work load and troubleshooting of issues with the HR Specialists. This position will be the direct supervisor over two HR Specialists. This position will be critical in the strategic planning for the unit, and will handle process improvement for the HR Specialist group. This position will be responsible for the FMLA for the department, in addition to Time Collection. This position will serve as the first point of contact with all position management, hiring, termination, FML and HR transactions for all employees in the Department of Surgery. This position will also advise the Director of HR and Faculty Affairs on process improvements and changes in policy and procedures.

Examples of Work Performed:

General Human Resources:

Serves as Immigration Administrator for the Department and oversee/process all J-1, H1B, O1, Permanent Residency requestsManage all academic appointments and reviews administrative requirements for clinical (volunteer) faculty.  Administers and maintains the department’s policy and listing of clinical faculty.Serve as the point of contact between SOM and Central HR, and ensure the Department is following all University policiesReview all volunteer and observership requests, and work with Risk Management to ensure the Department is in compliance

Surgery HR Core:

Manage the day to day operations of the Position Management, Hire and Credentialing transactions.Manage the creation and posting of positions for all faculty and staff hires in the departmentManage the credentialing process for all incoming faculty, working with each division to meet their hiring and recruitment needs.Supervise the HR Specialist Team and provide process improvement based on feedbackTroubleshoot issues and develop/implement solutions Manage issues and feedback from Administrators and make appropriate changesWork closely with HR Program Director and Director of Operations to find improvement to processes and implement new solutions as neededCreate and analyze reports on transactions for forecasting and progress of team; utilize reports to improve day to day processes

Family Medical Leave:

Meet with employees individually to provide an overview of FMLManage the transactional duties of FML (entering time collection in HCM, following up with employee, etc) after FML has been approved by departmentWork closely with campus HR FML liaisons to make sure all processes are being followed and to troubleshoot any problems

Time Collection:

Oversee the Time Collection process for the Department of Surgery, implementing improvements to the process and making changes as neededManage the transactional duties of Time Collection (creating batch entries, uploading batch entries, etc)Send out reconciliation of time at end of fiscal year for certification, as well as managing the leave sweep.

Minimum Qualifications:

A 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.  A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.The position requires four years of extensive, diverse and progressively responsible professional experience, including direct responsibility for recruitment, payroll, credentialing, employee relations or business administration.This position requires one year of supervising or team lead experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center
• Experience with HCM, Salesforce, Smartsheet, and Taleo
• Experience with faculty/staff hiring, position management, HR transactions, time collection, and FMLA
• Experience leading a team in a complex HR environment 

Competencies:

• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of HR processes and procedures, as well as employment rules and regulations
• Ability to analyze processes, identify issues, and implement process improvement efforts

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $61,539 -$78,278.

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.

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

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

Job Category: Human Resources
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 23, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing