Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Human Resources Program Manager
Working Title: HR and Payroll Program Manager
FTE: Full Time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $85,198-$90,000
Position # 00739427 – Requisition #38266
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The HR & Payroll Program Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operational integrity of the Business School’s human resources and payroll functions. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who excels in executing core HR operations, with a strong focus on payroll administration, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation.

Key responsibilities for this HR & Payroll Program Manager include managing payroll for biweekly and monthly employees, overseeing employment documentation and compliance processes, and ensuring timely and accurate HR transactions. The successful candidate will be a hands-on contributor who can independently prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain consistency in a dynamic environment.

While aspects of talent management, job description development, and broader HR strategy can be learned on the job, we are seeking someone who brings immediate strength in operational HR, and who is committed to long-term success and growth within the department. This role also serves as a backup to the Director of HR and partners with International Student and Scholar Services on faculty visa matters.

HR & Payroll Program Manager
What you will do:

Payroll & HR Compliance 

• Manage payroll for UCDenver Business School employee types, including biweekly and monthly payroll for staff, lecturers, students, and additional pay requests. 
• Ensure all payroll transactions are completed on schedule and in compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain employee records in HCM Peoplesoft and ensure accuracy for new hires, promotions, and additional jobs.
• Develop, update, and implement HR and payroll procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Business School. 
• Interpret and provide guidance on HR policies, including state classified rules and regent policies.
• Partner with CU Leave team to coordinate FMLA and FAMLI leave processes.
• Tracks student hourly actual work hours and compares against Dean’s office approvals.

Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding 

• Serve as HR representative in assigned searches and hiring processes, including job analysis, posting, candidate review, and offer letter creation.
• Oversee assigned job description development for internal reorganization or staff promotions 
• Obtain required a