Employee Relations Consultant

Employee Relations Consultant

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Human Resources

Employee Relations Consultant (Open Rank-Intermediate, Senior or Principal Professional)

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a consultant by providing campus-wide consulting on performance management processes, communication and training.

Hybridtwo

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Work with unit leadership to ensure best practices with respect to performance management, employee relations and employee development.
• Conduct workplace investigations as needed/necessary.
• Provide strategic and practical insight and counsel to unit management on performance management, to include goal setting, coaching, evaluation and progressive discipline.
• Work with unit leaders to resolve employee relations issues, provide counsel to unit leaders on organizational changes.
• Consulting with assigned schools, colleges and departments on constructive methods, processes, applicable federal, state and Regent laws/regulations (including FLMA and FLSA).
• Providing options for resolving conflicts and improving work relationships and the work environment.
• Guiding and advising managers and HR partners in assigned units on employee relations matters, including resolving performance issues.
• Consulting with assigned departments on the annual performance evaluation processes.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and projects assigned.
• This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional experience; 2 years for senior; 3‑5 years for principal.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience providing HR support directly to executive-level positions.
• Master's degree in human resources management, public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field.
• Conditions of Employment:
  Must be willing and able to;
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization;
  Work a Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  On-campus presence is required for a minimum of 2 days in the HR office suite;
  Work standard office hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
  Sit or stand for extended periods while working in office settings;
  Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, virtual meeting tools, and filing systems;
  The ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Screening of Applications Begins:
March 5, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator coordinator.

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