People Development & Engagement Lead — Hybrid

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center seeks a Staff Engagement and Development Manager to lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and staff development programs. You will partner with leadership to advance employee engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness across multiple departments.

The role requires a strategic partner mindset, strong consultation skills, and the ability to manage programs, budgets, and staff while aligning with university policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, human resource management, organizational behavior, learning and development, psychology, business, or related field.
• 4–6 years of professional experience in employee engagement, learning and development, organizational development, HR, talent management, or related field.
• Experience developing and implementing employee programs and initiatives, consulting with leaders, managing projects, and leading staff or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning: lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning; collaborate with leaders on needs and succession planning; monitor recruitment metrics and improve processes; advise on position management and compensation actions.
• Learning and Development Programs: oversee onboarding, leadership development, compliance, and career development initiatives; align programs with organizational needs and regulatory requirements; evaluate effectiveness.
• Employee Engagement and Organizational Development: manage engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture programs; set goals and measures; analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Supervision and Program Administration: set performance expectations; develop annual goals; monitor outcomes and budgets; supervise staff and represent the department on committees.
• Employee Leave Administration and Support: liaise with Leave Administration; guide employees and managers on leave processes; ensure policy compliance and provide resources.

Skills

Employee engagement

Workforce planning

Learning and development

Talent management

Employee relations

Leadership development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center seeks a Staff Engagement and Development Manager to lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and staff development programs. You will partner with leadership to advance employee engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness across multiple departments.

The role requires a strategic partner mindset, strong consultation skills, and the ability to manage programs, budgets, and staff while aligning with university policies and regulatory