University of Colorado Boulder
Senior HR Generalist and Faculty Specialist - CEAE
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Senior HR Generalist and Faculty Specialist - CEAE
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Senior HR Generalist and Faculty Specialist - CEAE
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Job Summary The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at CU Boulder welcomes applications for the Senior HR Generalist & Faculty Specialist. This position plays an integral role in providing human resources support for all employee groups within the unit, overseeing recruitment, faculty promotion and tenure, performance evaluation, payroll, and all other employee support functions for the department. The role works closely with the CEAE department Chair on operational planning and collaborates with College and Campus HR to develop, recommend improvements, and implement HR processes for CEAE.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be HR Generalist
Manages the administrative processes for hiring department personnel, including hourly student employees, contract graduate students, temporary employees, research faculty, and permanent classified and university staff.
Works with Hiring Managers to create and review position descriptions and ensures that permanent staff positions are reviewed every three years for accuracy.
Recruits for new positions with campus offices such as Research Faculty HR and CU Talent Acquisition.
Communicates with search committees, reviews applications, schedules interviews, and prepares offer letters.
Manages student fellowships such as the Dissertation Completion Fellowship and processes related Graduate Awarding Forms.
Supports the employee lifecycle from recruitment through offboarding and the exit process.
Provides onboarding support, confirms training and performance management plans for non‑student hires.
Maintains all personnel transactions in the HR Service Center.
Assesses and manages the visa application process for international employees and visitors.
Coordinates with CEAS Human Resources for policy updates and employee networking opportunities.
Serves as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries and collaborates with the department finance team.
Faculty Specialist
Manages the administrative processes for hiring tenure‑track, tenured, teaching faculty, research professors, and temporary faculty such as Lecturers and Adjoints.
Collaborates with Department Chair and finance staff to allocate headcount for faculty recruitment.
Drafts and advertises position descriptions in accordance with College and Campus guidelines.
Assists search committees with scheduling interviews and dispositioning candidates.
Prepares offer letters and memorandums of understanding for new hires.
Initiates and manages visa sponsorship processes in partnership with International Student & Scholar Services.
Provides onboarding support for new hires and maintains faculty personnel files and documentation.
Oversees faculty merit evaluation and ensures reviews are completed by campus deadlines.
What We Require
Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What You Will Need
Demonstrates collaborative and participative team building skills, effective interpersonal communication, and a commitment to quality and service.
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective and trusting working relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff.
Great customer service and attention to detail skills to provide successful employment experiences.
Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills.
Strong communications and organizational skills, including full proficiency with standard business software and computer systems.
Ability to take ownership of projects, use independent judgment, and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
Seeks opportunities to be a positive, accountable and contributing member of the team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrates maturity, initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through in a fast‑paced environment.
Meticulous with a strong ability to understand constituent needs and lead teams toward a common goal.
Proven ability to work with all members of a broad and diverse community.
What We Would Like You To Have
Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
Previous payroll or administrative experience.
Human resources experience in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of the HR policies and procedures of the University of Colorado, or another university part of the Association of American Universities.
Experience using a human resources information system, preferably HCM.
Experience working with faculty or faculty processes.
Familiarity with the university’s student information and course scheduling systems.
Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
Special Instructions To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
Please apply by
October 22, 2025
for consideration. Application materials must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs and will not be accepted via email.
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Senior HR Generalist and Faculty Specialist - CEAE
role at
University of Colorado Boulder .
Job Summary The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at CU Boulder welcomes applications for the Senior HR Generalist & Faculty Specialist. This position plays an integral role in providing human resources support for all employee groups within the unit, overseeing recruitment, faculty promotion and tenure, performance evaluation, payroll, and all other employee support functions for the department. The role works closely with the CEAE department Chair on operational planning and collaborates with College and Campus HR to develop, recommend improvements, and implement HR processes for CEAE.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be HR Generalist
Manages the administrative processes for hiring department personnel, including hourly student employees, contract graduate students, temporary employees, research faculty, and permanent classified and university staff.
Works with Hiring Managers to create and review position descriptions and ensures that permanent staff positions are reviewed every three years for accuracy.
Recruits for new positions with campus offices such as Research Faculty HR and CU Talent Acquisition.
Communicates with search committees, reviews applications, schedules interviews, and prepares offer letters.
Manages student fellowships such as the Dissertation Completion Fellowship and processes related Graduate Awarding Forms.
Supports the employee lifecycle from recruitment through offboarding and the exit process.
Provides onboarding support, confirms training and performance management plans for non‑student hires.
Maintains all personnel transactions in the HR Service Center.
Assesses and manages the visa application process for international employees and visitors.
Coordinates with CEAS Human Resources for policy updates and employee networking opportunities.
Serves as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries and collaborates with the department finance team.
Faculty Specialist
Manages the administrative processes for hiring tenure‑track, tenured, teaching faculty, research professors, and temporary faculty such as Lecturers and Adjoints.
Collaborates with Department Chair and finance staff to allocate headcount for faculty recruitment.
Drafts and advertises position descriptions in accordance with College and Campus guidelines.
Assists search committees with scheduling interviews and dispositioning candidates.
Prepares offer letters and memorandums of understanding for new hires.
Initiates and manages visa sponsorship processes in partnership with International Student & Scholar Services.
Provides onboarding support for new hires and maintains faculty personnel files and documentation.
Oversees faculty merit evaluation and ensures reviews are completed by campus deadlines.
What We Require
Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What You Will Need
Demonstrates collaborative and participative team building skills, effective interpersonal communication, and a commitment to quality and service.
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective and trusting working relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff.
Great customer service and attention to detail skills to provide successful employment experiences.
Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills.
Strong communications and organizational skills, including full proficiency with standard business software and computer systems.
Ability to take ownership of projects, use independent judgment, and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
Seeks opportunities to be a positive, accountable and contributing member of the team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrates maturity, initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through in a fast‑paced environment.
Meticulous with a strong ability to understand constituent needs and lead teams toward a common goal.
Proven ability to work with all members of a broad and diverse community.
What We Would Like You To Have
Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
Previous payroll or administrative experience.
Human resources experience in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of the HR policies and procedures of the University of Colorado, or another university part of the Association of American Universities.
Experience using a human resources information system, preferably HCM.
Experience working with faculty or faculty processes.
Familiarity with the university’s student information and course scheduling systems.
Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world.
Special Instructions To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
Please apply by
October 22, 2025
for consideration. Application materials must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs and will not be accepted via email.
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