Talent Acquisition & Compensation Partner [Open Rank SeniorPrincipal]

Position Details
University of Colorado Denver
Official Title: Human Resources Talent Acquisition Open Rank: Senior / Principal Professional
Working Title: Talent Acquisition & Compensation Partner Open Rank: Senior/Principal
FTE: Full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE Hybrid
Salary Range:Open Rank Senior Professional: $75000-$80000 Principal Professional: $80000-$84000
Position # Requisition #41195
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About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver a place where innovation research and learning meet in the heart of a global city. Were the states premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand top-ranked bachelors masters and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learnersat any stage of their life and careerfor transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the states largest university system CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy with 2000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment visit .

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *

The Talent Acquisition and Compensation (TAC) Partner supports the Denver campus and serves as a key resource in talent acquisition job evaluation classification and compensation for University Staff Classified Staff and Faculty positions. The TAC Partner provides consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners and hiring managers and applies knowledge of university systems policies processes and employment practices to address a variety of workforce needs.

This position reports to the Director for Talent Acquisition and Compensation.

The position is Open Rank for recruitment purposes may be filled at either the Senior Professional or Principal Professional level based on the selected candidates qualifications and the level of responsibility expertise and scope assigned to the position.

Talent Acquisition & Compensation Partner Open Rank: Senior/Principal
What you will do:

Talent Acquisition & Compensation

• Partner with school/college/unit (S/C/U) HR Business Partners and hiring managers to provide consultation services such as developing and implementing recruitment and selection strategies including proactive sourcing and full-cycle recruitment support.
• Evaluate positions and advise S/C/U HR Business Partners and hiring managers on position management job evaluation classification and compensation including determining appropriate position type career family professional level classification and title. Also includes reviewing Classified Staff position reviews such as position reallocation requests.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using internal and external compensation data to support competitive equitable and consistent compensation decisions.
• Contribute to the development administration and ongoing maintenance of the universitys compensation program including market pricing salary structures compensation practices and analysis of internal and external market trends.
• Partner with campus stakeholders on faculty recruitment and compensation including recruitment and hiring strategies market pricing and compensation analysis and interpretation and application of applicable university and Regent policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation on recruitment selection job evaluation classification and compensation for University Staff and Classified Staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements including the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act FLSA State of Colorado personnel rules and procedures Regent requirements and university policies.
• Develop and deliver training tools communications and guidance for HR Business Partners and hiring managers; support change management and adoption of new or revised HR programs processes practices systems and tools.

In addition to the responsibilities above the Principal Professional:

• Serves as a recognized subject-matter expert independently resolving highly complex sensitive or non-routine talent acquisition job evaluation classification and compensation matters.
• Supports complex projects and initiatives and develops or implements new practices processes tools and resources within assigned areas of expertise.
• Serves as a technical resource to other HR professionals and represents the Talent Acquisition and Compensation team on cross-functional initiatives requiring advanced subject-matter expertise.
• In collaboration with the Director lead change management efforts for significant talent acquisition and compensation initiatives including stakeholder engagement communication training implementation and adoption of new or revised programs processes systems and practices.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned that are appropriate to the position and professional level.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Senior Professional:

• A bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration Public Administration Public Policy Higher Education Administration Social Sciences Behavioral Sciences Human Relations or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in talent acquisition/full-cycle recruitment job evaluation classification compensation or directly related human resources work.
• Demonstrated experience independently applying professional HR principles policies and practices.
  Substitution: Related technical or paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Principal Professional:

• A bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration Public Administration Public Policy Higher Education Administration Social Sciences Behavioral Sciences Human Relations or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in talent acquisition/full-cycle recruitment job evaluation classification compensation or directly related human resources work.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced or complex professional work requiring significant independent judgment and subject-matter expertise.

Substitution: Related technical or paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Senior Professional:

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in talent acquisition/full-cycle recruitment job evaluation classification and/or compensation.
• Talent acquisition compensation or job evaluation experience in higher education.
• Experience utilizing PageUp for position management recruitment applicant tracking and hiring processes.
• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft or a comparable HCM system for employee transactions and/or HR data management.
• Experience applying State of Colorado personnel rules and procedures.
• State of Colorado certification in selection and/or job evaluation.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP IPMA-CP or IPMA-SCP.

Principal Professional:

• A masters degree or terminal degree in Human Resources Business Administration Public Administration Public Policy Higher Education Administration Social Sciences Behavioral Sciences Human Relations or a directly related field.
• Four (4) or more years of professional experience in talent acquisition/full-cycle recruitment job evaluation classification compensation or directly related human resources work.
• Talent acquisition compensation or job evaluation experience in higher education.
• Experience utilizing PageUp for position management recruitment applicant tracking and hiring processes.
• Experience utilizing PeopleSoft or a comparable HCM system for employee transactions and/or HR data management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including experience using formulas lookup functions pivot tables and other data analysis tools to analyze and interpret compensation workforce or other complex data.
• Experience applying State of Colorado personnel rules and of Colorado certification in selection and/or job evaluation.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP IPMA-CP or IPMA-SCP.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

At all Professional Levels:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Knowledge of the professional standards concepts and practices of recruitment and selection employee relations or organizational development and human resource policy.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to analyze interpret and evaluate a broad range of laws rules and regulations to exercise good judgment in applying them to human resource challenges.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and/or information and translate them into results.
• Thorough knowledge of State Classified systems including rules technical guidance and practices related to recruiting.
• 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 adapt to change in organizations and provide clear communication with stakeholders through various stages of change.
• 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
• Expert knowledge and experience of systems and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices
• Expert knowledge and experience of systems and processes.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and/or information and translate them into results.
• Thorough knowledge of State Classified systems including rules technical guidance and practices related to recruiting.

Conditions of Employment

• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office as needed based on demands of specific tasks. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
• This position will be required to attend local career fairs as a CU Denver representative.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain the State of Colorado Statewide Personnel Certification Program (SPCP) certification in Job Evaluation and Personnel Services Contracts within 12 months of hire.

Mental Physical and/or Environmental Requirements

• This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions reliable internet connectivity and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.

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.

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 .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

Senior Level:

• $75000$80000

Principal Professional

• $80000$84000

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 Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: Total Compensation Calculator: Deadline
Applications will be accepted until Sep:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Paige Coakley-Sugihara .

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.