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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Human Resources Program Manager

Position Number: 7232095
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Human Resources

Human Resources Program Manager

Human Resources Program Manager - 40218 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Human Resources Program Manager

Position #: 00215103 - Requisition #: 40218

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Program Manager serves in a key support role to the HR Manager within the Department of Psychiatry with primary responsibility for overseeing payroll operations, HCM/personnel management, HR data systems, and related reporting processes. This position ensures accurate payroll processing, personnel record management, system maintenance, compliance tracking, and workforce data integrity while serving as a departmental resource for payroll, leave administration, and personnel actions. In addition, the role supports the HR Manager across all other areas of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, process improvement initiatives, project coordination, and departmental HR support to help ensure efficient, consistent, and effective HR services aligned with departmental and institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the HR Manager in coordinating HR programs, payroll operations, departmental initiatives, and strategic projects.
Oversee payroll administration, including audits, timekeeping, salary funding updates, supplemental pay, and resolving payroll discrepancies while ensuring compliance.
Serve as a primary HR and payroll resource for departments, providing guidance on personnel transactions, payroll procedures, leave, and HR operations.
Manage and monitor payroll timelines, approvals, reporting, and employee compensation accuracy.
Support leave administration, benefits, retirement, FMLA/FAMLI processes, and related payroll impacts in compliance with policies and regulations.
Maintain HR systems and data platforms (HCM, Smartsheet, FIMS), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and workforce metrics tracking.
Develop dashboards, operational reports, and salary planning metrics to support leadership decision-making.
Identify and implement HR process improvements, standardize workflows, and maintain updated procedures and documentation.
Support personnel administration activities such as promotions, salary approvals, position updates, job descriptions, personnel records, and employee relations coordination.
Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview logistics, hiring coordination, and recruitment metrics tracking.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week at any of the Department of Psychiatry locations including Anschutz Medical Campus, and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in innovation, research, and patient care. As a world-class academic medical center, CU Anschutz brings together interdisciplinary expertise across more than 60 centers and institutes, in partnership with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado. With a highly collaborative environment and significant research investment, the campus advances transformative science, delivers cutting-edge clinical care, and improves the lives of more than two million patients each year.

The Department of Psychiatry, one of the largest units within the School of Medicine, includes five divisions dedicated to education, research, and patient care. The department prepares future leaders in mental health, advances research to reduce the impact of psychiatric and substance use disorders and provides access to innovative prevention and treatment services. Through strong community partnerships, the department promotes well-being across Colorado while upholding a commitment to dignity, respect, and inclusivity.

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 public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of professional level experience working in human resources, or another related position in higher education.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of professional experience in human resources supervision within higher education or a similar organization.
Three (3) years of general human resources experience including job recruitment, payroll processing and overseeing human resources functions including processing hires, terminations, and status changes.
Experience using Oracle HCM and Finance systems.
Prior experience in customer service capacity.
Prior supervisory experience.
Experience working with CU and CU Medicine policies and procedures related to human resource management.
Experience developing departmental procedures.
Experience working in an academic medical center.

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.
Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and collaborate across levels, functions, and geographic locations.
Deep knowledge of HR processes, systems, and best practices, with the ability to translate HR needs into effective project and process solutions.
High degree of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer-focused and service-oriented mindset, ensuring stakeholder needs are understood and projects are delivered with quality, clarity, and professionalism.

How to Apply:

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

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Heidi McKinnon, heidi.mckinnon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 30^th, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $68,488 - $91,774.

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 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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Human Resources Primary Location
: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jun 11, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Heidi McKinnon Posting Contact Email: heidi.mckinnon@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00215103

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40218&lang=en