Senior Advisor, HR Transformation| Division of Operations

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks an experienced HR leader to advance its HR Blueprint and implement the HRBP model across the university, strengthening service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

You will provide strategic advisory, project management, and hands-on implementation support, partnering with executive leadership, central HR, and campus partners to deliver measurable improvements. This is a full-time, on-campus role focused on driving large-scale organizational change.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required; substitution allowed year-for-year.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible management in human resources.
• Experience leading HR transformation initiatives and HRBP/shared services.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess HR Blueprint recommendations and translate findings into actionable plans.
• Partner with HR leadership to finalize HRBP structures and strengthen service delivery.
• Provide hands-on project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management support.
• Support university-wide HR transformation and implementation of operational improvements.
• Prepare executive analyses and progress reports to inform decisions.
• Assess HR structures and develop recommendations to improve accountability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer engagement

Executive leadership collaboration

Project management

Change management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for an experienced human resources leader to support the continued implementation and advancement of its HR Blueprint initiative, with a focus on the HR Business Partner (HRBP) model! This work will strengthen HR service delivery, organisational effectiveness, and operational excellence across the university.

This position will provide senior-level strategic advisory, project management, and hands‑on implementation support for HR Blueprint, while also contributing to broader university‑wide HR initiatives. Working closely with executive leadership, central Human Resources, and academic and administrative partners, the successful candidate will bring extensive experience in HRBP implementation, organisational change management, complex project management, HR operational assessment, and organisational design, with a demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities into effective, sustainable improvements.

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.

Who We Are

The Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations (SVCO) oversees CU Boulder's public safety, health and wellness, information technology, human resources, and compliance, ethics and policy efforts.

Vision

CU Boulder will be nationally recognized for its inclusive and innovative learning and working environment.

Mission

SVCO provides creative and sustainable services that enable the CU Boulder community of faculty, staff and students to meet their educational and professional objectives.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Review and assess existing HR Blueprint recommendations, work plans, strategies, and consultant deliverables, translating findings into actionable implementation plans with clear achievements, responsibilities, timelines, and measures of success.
• Partner closely with HR leadership and academic and administrative units to finalize HRBP team structures, strengthen service delivery, navigate organisational change, and address implementation challenges.
• Provide hands‑on project management, partner engagement, and change management support to advance HRBP implementation and ensure sustainable transitions to operational leadership.
• Support broader university‑wide HR transformation and improvement initiatives, including initiative planning, organisational assessment, and implementation of operational improvements.
• Prepare executive‑level analyses, recommendations, progress reports, and implementation plans to inform decisions and track outcomes.
• Assess HR organisational structures, operations, and service delivery models, developing recommendations to strengthen organisational effectiveness, operational excellence, and accountability.

Position Expectations

The successful candidate will be a strategic problem solver and hands‑on leader who brings sound judgment, independence, discretion, and a collaborative approach to complex organisational challenges. This role requires someone willing to engage deeply in the details of HR Blueprint operations, assess existing recommendations and plans, resolve implementation challenges, and guide campus partners through significant organisational change. The individual must be equally comfortable advising executive leadership and working directly with HR teams and campus partners to drive progress, build trust, and deliver measurable results. Success will require both strategic perspective and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to advance the university's transformation toward a more integrated, effective, and service‑oriented HR organization.

What You Should Know

• This is a limited‑term appointment, anticipated to last 12‑15 months, with the option to extend.
• This position requires full‑time, on‑campus presence and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary range for this position is $188,000 - $235,000.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America’s Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be dynamic. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Master's degree or equivalent experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible job‑related management experience that includes:
• Significant progressively responsible experience in human resources leadership and management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organisational initiatives and change efforts.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership of large‑scale, transformational enterprise‑wide change.

What You Will Need

• Strong analytical, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives and navigate sensitive organisational matters.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, preferably in complex, decentralised organisations.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR transformation initiatives, particularly the design and implementation of HRBP models and shared services.
• Ability to lead complex projects, manage organisational change, and translate strategic recommendations into actionable implementation plans.
• Experience conducting organisational assessments, evaluating HR structures and operations, and implementing improvements that strengthen service delivery and operational excellence.
• Solid understanding of HR strategy, workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and the challenges of leading people and organisations through significant change.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by November 2, 2026.

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