HR Partner II

The Office of Human Resources and Inclusive Community (HRIC) at the University of Denver is led by the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Inclusive Community who reports directly to the Chancellor of the University. The Office of Human Resources and Inclusive Community is responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of services in support of the Universitys mission vision and strategies. The Office of Human Resources and Inclusive Community is evolving from a traditional operational and service orientation into a highly effective strategic unit advancing the broader strategic aims of the University.

Position Summary

This position will provide human resources consultation and support to designated larger complex academic units and/or non-academic divisions at the University of Denver that include staffing employee development performance management employee relations and compensation. This position will collaborate with the divisional leadership and HRIC in the overall strategic planning developing and implementing human resources practices and programs that support the divisions business needs and help advance the Universitys Strategic Plan Impact 2025.

Essential Functions

• Provide support and serve as liaison between larger complex academic units and/or non-academic divisions and HRIC by consulting with and providing guidance and interpretation to divisional leadership on HR related items to talent management including workforce planning recruiting onboarding and other HR functions as necessary.
• Coordinate HR functions by balancing the needs of the division with the strategic goals of the institution and HRIC.
• Act as a strategic partner for the division.
• In conjunction with HRIC it provides day-to-day performance management guidance and counsel to senior leadership and other supervisors within the division to ensure consistent application of the institutions performance management guidelines.
• Provide employee relations counseling and guidance to divisional managers and employees in conjunction with central human resources partnerships office.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures including the employee handbook and related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Local State and Federal Labor and Employment Law.
• Work closely with divisional leadership managers supervisors and employees to improve working relationships build morale and increase productivity and employee retention.
• Work with divisional leadership to identify training needs and deliver learning programs to levels of staff within the division from entry level employees to executive level coaching needs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong consulting skills and application of effective organization design workforce planning recruiting selection on-boarding performance management employee relations and delivering learning programs.
• Working knowledge and application of employment laws including but not limited to EEO FLSA FMLA etc.
• Workplace investigation experience.
• Demonstrated presentation skills to deliver effective programs related to human resource initiatives programs and updates to all levels of employees and management including online presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills include ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to work effectively in an inclusive environment with population and varying work styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain good working relationships both inside and outside of the division.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently collaboratively and across teams with a focus on service orientation.
• Customer-focused orientation with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Four to Seven (4-7) years of experience working in a human resource generalist or human resource business partner capacity.
• Experience analyzing Human Resources trends and metrics in developing solutions programs and policies.
• Highly proficient in use of HRIS PowerPoint Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous higher education work experience or exposure to higher education or experience working in a complex matrixed organization.
• A masters degree in human resources or related field.
• Certification in Human Resource Management from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 10 2025. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $80000-$85000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin age (40 years and over in the employment context) religion disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status veterans status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For the universitys complete Non-Discrimination Statement please see nondiscriminationstatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.