Colorado Mesa University Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Grand Junction, CO Full Time

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The Human Resources Department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking applicants for a Human Resources Generalist. This position will have the unique opportunity of helping build the strategies that will accomplish the University’s mission of building a talent-first organization. The Human Resources Generalist will support talent management through the oversight of prospective talent evaluation. This includes training hiring managers on equal opportunity and Cornerstone (ATS), maintaining accurate search data, coordinating affirmative action reporting, and ensuring best practices are implemented and followed. In addition to the oversight of candidate evaluation, the Generalist will oversee departmental customer service, assist in workers compensation documentation, and execute talent acquisition special projects. The professional is responsible for making decisions within their role that affect the operations of the Human Resources Department and must exhibit significant discretion, confidentiality, flexibility and willingness to work closely with the HR / Payroll team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Serve as systems administrator for the applicant tracking system, Cornerstone.
  
• Develop and provide training to hiring managers regarding Cornerstone and the search processes.
  
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders through quality oversight of the search process.
  
• Maintain, create, manage, and audit search documentation and affirmative action reports for every search performed.
  
• Oversee special projects related to talent acquisition.
  
• Provide office administrative leadership. This includes, but not limited to, assisting walk-in visitors, answering phones, processing mail, scheduling appointments and meetings, ordering supplies, keeping forms up-to-date, processing independent contractor and volunteer paperwork, maintaining HR bulletin boards and compliance notifications, processing employment verifications, paying HR invoices, prepare board agenda personnel items and keeping accurate financial records.
• Assist in running background checks for new hires, employee transfers and promotion, volunteers and others as required.
• Provide complex information in person, by telephone, mail and email to students, campus staff, faculty and administrative staff, including, but not limited to, information on benefits, personnel policies and procedures, etc.
• Keep current on CMU policies, SOC state personnel board rules, employment laws and regulations and other related policies, rules and regulations.
  
• Examine and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvements in customer service.
• Assist in worker’s compensation documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge within the area of Human Resources; in areas such as HR fundamentals, employment practices and hiring, recruitment, benefits, etc.
• Proven ability to prioritize assignments, organize work, demonstrate initiative and follow-through, and complete multiple tasks with critical deadlines with minimal or no direction.
• Exceptional customer service orientation, including ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse groups of internal and external constituencies.
  
• Exceptional knowledge in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner or HR/Payroll system

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, business administration, or related field.
• Knowledge configuring and updating webpages.

  Salary: $46,000.00 – 48,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

  Department: Colorado Mesa University

  Employment Type: Administrative

  HOW TO APPLY

  Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12/11/2022.

  How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

  Direct Inquiries Contact: Sharaya Cowan, [email protected]

  ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

  Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

  At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students’ interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

  The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

  Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

  Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
  

  Colorado Mesa University

  Attn: Human Resources Office

  1100 North Avenue

  Grand Junction, CO 81501

  970.248.1820