What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Human Resources for Public Safety position at University of Colorado Boulder?
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Job Summary
The Division of Public Safety at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Manager of Human Resources! This role provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of the HR function to support the Division’s mission. DPS encompasses the following departments: Finance & Administration, Operations, Security Services, Police, and Threat Assessment.
This position serves as the primary HR expert for DPS, offering professional and technical guidance to all staff regarding HR matters. Core responsibilities include leading efforts in employee relations, position management, recruitment, leave administration, payroll management, staff development, wellness and engagement, and performance management.
The role acts as the key liaison between DPS and Campus Human Resources, ensuring alignment with university policies and practices. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance and Administration for Public Safety, this role requires a strong focus on HR practices within a public safety and law enforcement environment. Additionally, this position supervises an HR Generalist, fostering a collaborative and efficient HR team.
Who We Are
The Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’ commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.
The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.
At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Human Resources Management
Lead and manage key HR functions for Classified and University Staff, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the Division of Public Safety (DPS) and the broader CU Boulder community. This includes:
- Employee Relations
- Collaborate with supervisors, Campus HR, the ADA Coordinator, and University Counsel to address supervisor/employee and co-worker conflicts and resolve performance issues.
- Provide guidance on progressive coaching and termination, ensuring adherence to applicable policies.
- Partner with the Police Professional Standards on investigations and coaching for police employees.
- Position Management
- Support hiring managers in creating and revising position descriptions to meet organizational needs.
- Recommend classifications and internal pay comparators, collaborating with Campus HR to maintain equity and consistency.
- Develop compensation strategies, streamline reviews, and design pathways for internal promotions.
- Recruitment
- Coordinate with Campus Human Resources to conduct recruitments, communicate with candidates, and support hiring managers with interviewing strategies, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
- Provide guidance on police department background investigations in collaboration with Campus Human Resources.
- Performance Management
- Manage the performance evaluation process, ensuring timely completion and tracking of submissions.
- Review and audit plans and evaluations for accuracy and completeness, coaching supervisors on providing effective feedback.
- Report instances of non-compliance to DPS leadership and collaborate with Employee Relations on dispute resolution.
- Assist in developing metric-based performance goals to support staff development and accountability.
- Coordinate with Campus HR Employee Relations aligning with campus framework, competencies, and process.
- Leave Administration
- Interpret and apply federal and state laws and university policies regarding all forms of leave.
- Collaborate with CU’s Leave Team for FMLA, PFMLA, FAMLI, parental leave, and short-term disability needs.
- Ensure proper tracking and reporting of workplace injuries and coordinate with CU Leave teams and risk management as needed.
- Oversee the HR Generalist to ensure accuracy of leave balances and troubleshoot employee issues.
- Onboarding and Staff Development
- Develop onboarding plans with supervisors to foster engagement and retention.
- Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities in partnership with Campus Human Resources.
Wellness and Engagement
- Create and implement programs to support employee wellness and engagement, including partnerships with the Faculty Staff Assistance Program and contracted psychologists, etc.
- Act as Engagement Champion, collaborating with leadership to create action plans based on Engagement Survey results.
Supervise and Support HR Generalist
- Provide operational oversight for the HR Generalist in areas including:
- HCM entry, payroll processing, and leave administration.
- Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate pay.
- Regular and event overtime management.
- Review payroll registers and collaborate with Finance and Campus HR to address issues.
What You Should Know
This position may operate University vehicles and requires an active Driver's License.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $92,475 annually.
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What We Require
- At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- At least 5 years of professional, job related experience.
- Additional licenses, certifications, essential or critical services, motor vehicle or financial checks, and campus security authority status may be required as described in the approved position description.
What You Will Need
- Solid verbal and written communication skills with tact and diplomacy.
- Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and empathetic in crisis situations.
- Effective conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Clear communication with active listening and setting expectations.
- Integrity, ethics, and consideration of risk in decision-making.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and adaptability.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Familiarity with CU Boulder rules, regulations, and HR IT systems.
- Knowledge of the State of Colorado Classified System.
- Experience in human resources within a law enforcement environment.
- Professional certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by January 6, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Salary : $85,000 - $92,475
