The State of Colorado

Department Information

This is a non-classified one-year term-limited position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center from the date of hire for approximately one year.

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

Auraria Campus Campus is seeking one-year term limited (non-classified) HR Junior Business Partner. This position will play a dual role in advancing both human resources technology and employee development initiatives. The Junior HR Business Partner will oversee and optimize HR systems, ensure data integrity, and design innovative learning programs that foster continuous growth across the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

HRIS Analyst:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the HRIS platform to support HR operations and organizational efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of employee data across systems; generate and analyze reports for leadership decision-making.
• Develop training materials and deliver workshops for HR staff and employees on HRIS functionality, reporting tools, and learning platforms.
• Create dashboards and metrics to monitor HR performance, employee engagement, and training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with various departments on digital transformation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies by maintaining accurate records and reporting capabilities.
• Assist the Director with special projects related to HR technology integration and workforce analytics.

HR Business Partner:

• Design, implement, and evaluate learning and development programs aligned with organizational strategy and employee experience.
• Partner with HR leadership to build and deliver targeted learning.
• Provide consultative support to managers and employees on career development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Research and recommend emerging learning methodologies to strengthen organizational development initiatives.
• Assist the Director with special projects related to organizational development and strategic HR initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5 years of full-time professional work experience in a human resources role.
• At least 2 years overseeing HRIS implementation, maintenance, and acting as the backend administrator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and delivering training and workshops through multiple modalities for different learner styles.
• Experience in HR data management, compliance, reporting standards.
• Experience in HRIS configuration, upgrades, and process improvements.

Attributes and Abilities:

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout or organization and into the community.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail.
• Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliberately listen effectively and then communicate relevant information. Ability to anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution.
• Experience driving strategic HR operational initiatives.
• Experience with human capital management systems.
• Knowledge of applicable local, Federal, and State laws, rules, and regulations.

Supplemental Information

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications

We request that you include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter (required) detailing how your experience & education meet minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume (optional) detailing a summary of work history

Applications submitted will be reviewed and given consideration.

E-mail Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.

• Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)*

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

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