Human Resources Program Manager
Job Summary
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Program are home to more than 400 faculty (volunteer or paid), staff and students. The Human Resources Program Manager is responsible for managing the human resources function of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, onboarding, appointments, leave reporting, transaction management, and employee performance management. The position will need to navigate the intricacies of a complex academic medical center and multiple systems in order to successfully manage and execute responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment operations for faculty and staff, including job description development, search committee support, candidate screening, search documentation, and coordination with HR Shared Services to ensure timely and accurate hiring transactions.
- Implement comprehensive onboarding and offboarding programs, managing timelines, communications, credentialing processes, and department-specific initiatives to ensure a seamless experience for personnel.
- Manage payroll, leave, and HR advisory functions, serving as the department's subject matter expert on leave (FMLA/FAMLI), benefits, retirement, payroll processing, and personnel actions, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and effective tracking systems.
- Support performance management and personnel administration, including promotion processes, job description development, salary approvals, system updates, and maintenance and auditing of official personnel files.
- Lead HR data management efforts, maintaining platforms such as Smartsheet, HCM, and FIMS; ensuring data accuracy, producing dashboards and workforce reports, and supporting salary planning and departmental decision-making.
- Represent the department in School and Campus HR initiatives and governance, staying current on policies and procedures, maintaining HR communications and intranet resources, facilitating internal HR meetings, and collaborating across campus to share best practices.
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:
Thank you for considering joining our team. The field of rehabilitation believes in using your whole body to improve your human performance. The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado (which we affectionately call "CU PM&R") is at the forefront of using team science, regenerative medicine, and exercise treatments. It is uniquely situated in the state-of-the-art CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the first campus in the nation to be built from the ground up to bring research, education, and patient care into one visionary collaboration. Like the Rocky Mountains that provide a backdrop of our institutions, CU PM&R is on the rise! We combine the disciplines of rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, psychology, speech/language therapy, and rehabilitation sciences into a singular department.
The University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers an exceptional learning and working environment. Our team of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrative staff are dedicated to the advancement of physical medicine and rehabilitation and are committed to providing quality patient care. Our department is equipped with the latest technology and specialized equipment, enabling us to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
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 and
- 4+ years of professional level experience working in human resources, faculty affairs, or another related position in higher education.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PeopleSoft HCM, experience
- Workflow management experience through Smartsheet, Docusign and other related tools
- 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:
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion, maintaining professionalism in all interactions, including those not directly tied to HR matters.
- Working knowledge of the Human Resources field, including federal and state employment laws, regulations, and best practices within large organizations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the School of Medicine's regulations and the Board of Regents' policies governing HR-related personnel actions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and well-structured presentations.
- Demonstrated capacity to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate administrative processes and activities relevant to the position.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to collaboration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, HCM, CU Careers, PRiSM, and FIMS systems.
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: Rebecca Holmberg, rebecca.holmberg@cuanschutz.edu
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