Senior Human Resources Manager
Full Time
Fort Collins, CO
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202300629AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Management I
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$110,000 - 120,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
05/06/2023
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution committed to a 150-year-old mission of access to higher education for the citizens of Colorado and to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 171,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year.
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center, the Salazar Center for North American Conservation and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
(2016), and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
The primary office location for this position is on the CSU Main Campus in Fort Collins. While this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, the individual is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the campus office, to effectively carry out the duties of the position.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Board of Governors-approved Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles as well as our Principles of Community, which together inform our teaching, research, service, and engagement.
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center, the Salazar Center for North American Conservation and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
(2016), and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
The primary office location for this position is on the CSU Main Campus in Fort Collins. While this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, the individual is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the campus office, to effectively carry out the duties of the position.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Board of Governors-approved Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles as well as our Principles of Community, which together inform our teaching, research, service, and engagement.
Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager for the Office of Engagement & Extension (OEE) at Colorado State University (CSU) is the key leader for all human resources for the organization. The person in this position is responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations to adhere to CSU and organizational policies and procedures. The HR Manager will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the OEE HR unit, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. As an organization with offices across the state of Colorado, the Senior HR Manager will work in cooperation with county governments to align human resources activities for OEE field staff that are employed by CSU or directly through counties.
Reporting to the Business Officer, this position serves as a strategic adviser on all human resources affairs including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, payroll, leave management, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development and training for the unit. The person in this position works closely with the OEE Senior leadership team to plan and manage strategic initiatives related to human capital and staffing needs, and oversees the OEE Organizational Development team to align with organizational strategy related to professional development and diversity, inclusion and equity.
This position oversees a team of professionals including an HR Manager, HR Generalist, two HR Assistants, the Senior Organizational Lead, and a Program Manager. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of labor regulations and HR practices, experience with employee relations and disputes, strategic thinking abilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. The exceptional Senior HR Manager should improve HR processes, implement strategies that support business growth, improve morale and employee retention, manage job satisfaction, attract the best recruits, and promote the organization’s values.
Reporting to the Business Officer, this position serves as a strategic adviser on all human resources affairs including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, payroll, leave management, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development and training for the unit. The person in this position works closely with the OEE Senior leadership team to plan and manage strategic initiatives related to human capital and staffing needs, and oversees the OEE Organizational Development team to align with organizational strategy related to professional development and diversity, inclusion and equity.
This position oversees a team of professionals including an HR Manager, HR Generalist, two HR Assistants, the Senior Organizational Lead, and a Program Manager. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of labor regulations and HR practices, experience with employee relations and disputes, strategic thinking abilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. The exceptional Senior HR Manager should improve HR processes, implement strategies that support business growth, improve morale and employee retention, manage job satisfaction, attract the best recruits, and promote the organization’s values.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources, organizational development, public administration or other related field.
- Six + years of professional experience managing human resources services, policies, and programs.
- Supervisory experience including responsibility of completing performance evaluations of permanent staff.
- Knowledge of general labor laws and regulations
- Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Masters degree with a concentration in business, management, human resources, organizational development, public administration or other related field.
- PHR/SPHR certification.
- Two + years of professional experience working directly within the confines of a college or university’s HR processes, procedures and systems on a daily basis.
- Professional experience with human resources functions in a distributed environment with cooperating partners.
- Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals, groups and staff, and ability to forge equitable partnerships with other professionals and organizations to accomplish team goals as indicated by experience and references.
- Experience working with and implementing state, federal, and University human resources policies and procedures.
- Experience in position creation and classification.
- Evidence of success in building an inclusive workforce and meeting employee retention goals as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Human Resources Leadership
Duty/Responsibility
- Manage OEE HR functions and administrate HR support systems for OEE employees, including faculty, administrative professional, and state classified staff.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, retention, training and culture.
- Continuously work to improve HR operations, streamline work processes, and provide quality support in HR activities.
- Develops and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s HR compliance and strategy needs.
- Serves as Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC) for OEE searches as needed and oversees selection of OEE’s team of EOCs, ensuring that a sufficient number of staff are trained for carrying out OEE hiring goals.
- Oversees internal training for staff and supervisors, field and campus-based, on HR systems, procedures and practices.
- Develops tools as appropriate.
- Serves as the OEE liaison to central CSU Human Resources and the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Percentage Of Time
40
Job Duty Category
Unit and Staff Supervision
Duty/Responsibility
- Provides leadership and oversight for all HR activities within OEE.
- Gives guidance and recommendations to OEE leadership, supervisors and staff relating to HR programs, policies and procedures.
- Provides analytics to advise and assist the Vice President and OEE Senior Leadership in strategic planning, staffing and workforce development decisions, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the HR unit.
- Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and and supervises staff in the unit and provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
HR Program Management
Duty/Responsibility
Administers or oversees the administration of HR programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; and training and development
Classification & Compensation/Recruitment:
- Manages employment processes and recruitment activities.
- Provides oversight of position requisition and approval process, facilitates new position requests, and provides oversight of position management.
- Assists key stakeholders with the development of position descriptions.
- Functions as a Talent Management System (TMS) subject matter expert.
- Develops and maintains OEE processes and procedures to facilitate efficient and effective service, operation and compliance with TMS and related University processes and procedures.
- Consults with hiring authorities and manages the process to create offer letters for new hires and new appointments.
- Works with CSU central Human Resources and the Office of the Provost to ensure accordance with approved language and provisions.
- In conjunction with the OEE Business Officer, coordinate the annual salary raise exercise (SALX) and review all equity/special/promotional salary adjustment requests.
Onboarding/Employee Relations/Performance Management:
- Serves as the subject matter expert for OEE on employee relations and performance management.
- Works directly with employees, supervisors and county representatives as needed to resolve employee concerns, and assists with elevating issues to higher levels as appropriate.
- Works in coordination with the HR Organizational and Training tram to provide a robust onboarding experience and professional development opportunities for the workforce.
- Oversees OEE employee evaluation and performance management program for all employee types.
- Maintains employee Conflict of Interest Management Plans and oversees compliance with annual employee conflict of interest disclosure process.
Payroll Processing/Leave Management:
- Working closely the OEE Finance team, oversees payroll and leave processing activities for the division, ensuring that appropriate processes are in place for timely new hire and personnel updates in Oracle, and oversight of accurate time keeping and leave management in TimeClock Plus.
- Provides guidance and facilitation to employees and supervisors for special leave programs such as Family Medical Leave, Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Short-term Disability, Leave Without Pay, and Workers Compensation.
Percentage Of Time
40
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all
materials must be
RECEIVED
no later
than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Please submit the following to apply:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position
For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or email
oeo@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Dezarai Brubaker at Dezarai.Brubaker@colostate.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Dezarai Brubaker at Dezarai.Brubaker@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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