HR Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Human Resources

Job Title: HR Specialist

Position #: 00744202 – Requisition #: 38114

Job Summary:

CU Anschutz is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused HR Specialist to join our Central HR Operations team. In this dynamic role, you will serve as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, and campus partners seeking HR services, guidance, and support. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy variety in their work, and are committed to delivering exceptional service.

We are looking for a proactive professional who:

• Demonstrates initiative and independence in managing tasks and priorities.

• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Is eager to learn within the HR field.

• Prioritizes responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes foundational HR knowledge to serve as a primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution through collaboration with subject matter experts across HR functional areas.

• Provides operational support for strategic HR initiatives and events, including but not limited to HR chatbot program, the annual Years of Service and Staff Awards recognition event, Benefits Fair, Block Party event, etc.

• Oversees the management of multiple HR inboxes and communication channels, ensuring consistent alignment with customer service standards and operational priorities.

• Interprets and applies the University of Colorado’s retention record and data classification policies, providing guidance to departments on compliance and best practices.

• Administers the online document management system for campus personnel records, including document scanning, indexing, and serving as the system’s instance administrator.

• Reviews and interprets employment verification requests, human capital management (HCM) data, and university classification policies to prepare and deliver accurate and confidential employment verifications.

• Facilitates honorarium and leave transfer processes by coordinating with departmental HR representatives, state agencies, and central HR subject matter experts to ensure timely and compliant execution.

In addition, this position is uniquely situated to provide support to campus governance through Staff Council coordination. This includes:

• Collaborates with Staff Council Executive Committee on priorities, initiatives and needs.

• Maintains the official repository for Staff Council documents including minutes, resolutions, shared governance participation, committee rosters, and historical participation. Develops standard operating procedures documents.

• Supports the planning and executing annual and special elections, including onboarding of new members.

• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for committee meetings, including guest outreach and attendance management.

• Facilitates effect