University of Northern Colorado Looking for Human Resources Specialist with Budgeting Full Time

Job Summary:
The College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley seeks a skilled human resource (HR) specialist who will serve as an HR and Payroll Liaison and Unit Budget Coordinator. The HR Specialist assists in the search for vacant positions and the hiring process for new employees. They collect and track HR documents and update faculty, staff and student employee data in Banner. The HR specialist helps orient new employees by explaining university policies and procedures and ensures a smooth transition during onboarding. The HR specialist is responsible for the timely payment of salary/wages, fellowships, and deferred compensation.

Unit Budget Coordinator part of the position will provide critical record keeping and administrative and budget support for academic units in NHS including tracking of state accounts, faculty travel funds, foundation activities, indirect account, course fees, and internal awards. Position must exercise excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in communicating with the unit leaders.

The workload for this position in NHS is 50% human resources and 50% budget.

The successful candidate has personal initiative and excellent communication skills to interact with faculty, students, and staff with consistent professional courtesy and to represent the College to the academic community and to the public. The successful candidate is familiar with a variety of office software programs including MS Office suite. Consistent and accurate attention to detail is necessary for successful completion of tasks in this position. Good technical skills with database software are highly desirable, as well as familiarity with the structure and culture of higher education. The successful candidate demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diverse populations and can work effectively with multiple interruptions.

Additional Information

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required but additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of progressively responsible related experience but additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience in Higher Education, experience working in HR

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants need to submit an online application and attach a cover letter and resume and three professional references with contact information electronically. Questions should be directed to Kim Murza, [email protected], 970.351.1084. Open until filled.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $45,384. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Additional Requirements and Information:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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Satisfactory completion of a background and education check, receipt of original transcripts within one month of hire, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling approximately 13,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889, is located in the City of Greeley, which has a growing population of 100,000. Greeley is situated an hour north of Denver and about 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.