Lead Solutions Manager – HR-GL Apps

Lead Solutions Manager – HR-GL Apps

Lead Solutions Manager – HR-GL Apps – 40316 University Staff

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference
in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a
workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees
find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our
team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the
University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder,
Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the
centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research,
and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of
everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference,
contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System
Administration.

Position Summary:

University Information Services (UIS) provides
technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to
excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University as a
whole with systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

The Lead Solutions Manager
(HR-GL Applications) will be responsible for technical and functional oversight of the HR-GL and all HR-GL related components of the Human
Capital Management (HCM) System. The Lead Solutions Manager will work closely with HR-GL Campus Stakeholder groups, Chief Human Resource
Officers, Employee Services Leadership and Staff, other module Solutions Managers, and the OUC (Office of University Controllers) to align
institutional business requirements with functional capabilities within the HCM system. This position reports to the Director of HR IT
Services and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.

Where You Will
Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment
with University of Colorado System Administration.

This role is eligible to work remotely within
Colorado.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months’ notice before any
change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Primary
Responsibilities:

• Manages the life cycle of all on-going functional enhancements within the HR-GL module to include business
  analysis, writing functional design specifications, completing unit testing, arranging system integrated testing/user acceptance testing,
  outlining training requirements, system documentation and communication, and coordinating promotion to the production system
• Gather
  and analyze business requirements and develop enhancements to achieve best outcomes
• Collaborates with Employee Services personnel,
  Campus Leads, OUC, and PeopleSoft development teams to ensure the system is subscribing to upcoming maintenance requirements, regulatory
  updates, PUM application releases, and setting the vision for the application roadmap as it pertains to the HR-GL module
• Performs
  system analysis, program specification, systems development, and support during planned and unplanned maintenance windows
• Influences
  key technical decisions such as standards, policies, and environment selection, architecture, and data flows
• Partners with UIS
  technical development staff to ensure business requirements and user stories are consumable by the technical development team
• Manages small to medium sized projects with cross functional and technical teams (i.e. fiscal year end needs)
• Perform
  research and develop new processes and applications for new and present systems
• Prepare documents and evaluate them for
  accuracy
• Manage and provide support to critical business application system
• Create and administer test cases and scripts

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Follows all change & release procedures and participates in change management at the system and
  campus layer
• Facilitates and participates in meetings with key stakeholders alongside Employee Services staff to develop project
  scope, requirements, and documentation for technical development
• Participates in the Higher Education community and with other
  Higher Education institutions to share knowledge and ensure CU is subscribing to industry trends and best practices
• Ensures
  cross-training of all business processes and functional setup of the module is dispersed to the HCM Systems Team, Employee Services, and UIS
  technical staff through proper documentation and communication to establish and meet agreed upon service level agreements
• Works
  with technical staff to develop coding/configuration guidelines/governance and project documentation
• Oversees all vendor management
  needs of the module
• Designs complicated custom applications and
  interfaces

Applications/Services/Tools:

• Applications Managed:
  • PeopleSoft HCM
  
  
• Services
  Managed:
  • Human Resources/General Ledger (HR/GL)
  
  
• Tools Utilized:
  • MS Office Professional Plus, Visio, Skype,
    Snagit, Snipping Tool, Oracle PeopleSoft Application Designer, PeopleSoft HCM, Beyond Compare, UltraEdit, Cherwell, TeamDynamix, Phire,
    Toad, SQL Developer, SharePoint, Zoom, Trello, Notepad++, WinSCP
  
  

What We
Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at
$105,000-$107,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s
education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and
external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled
range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic
work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of
  IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a
  mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation
  plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Embrace a healthy
  work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter
  break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your
  dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks &
  programs with the CU Advantage.

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits
programs, please review our Comprehensive
Benefits Guide.

Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total
rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please include all relevant
experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of
application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. A combination of
  education, technology training and industry certifications, and related experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• Three (3) years’ experience to include the following:
  • Working within a PeopleSoft application
  • Utilizing PeopleSoft
    Query
  • Working with HR-GL or Finance Processes and Programs
  • Knowledge of higher education or other complex business
    processes
  • Supporting multiple applications
  
  
• Two (2) years’ experience to include the following:
  • PeopleSoft
    upgrades and PUM/Selective adoption cycles
  • Testing software
  • Writing test plans
  
  

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, CMIS, or other related area
• Experience using PeopleTools
  Testing Framework (PTF)
• Experience with PeopleTools version 8.61+
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM application version
  9.2
• Experience with vendor management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in
this position a candidate will need the following:

• Knowledge of PeopleTools configuration to include Approval Workflow Engine,
  Templates, Profile Management, Related Content, etc.
• Knowledge of the project management lifecycle
• Knowledge of software
  development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize SQL for mining data using a tool such as TOAD or SQL Developer
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, to manage
  concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to
  multi-task several testing projects
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors,
  other University Personnel, and the public.
• Skilled in effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Personnel management skills

How to
Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:

1. A cover letter
   identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant
   experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Please ensure you check the “Job Specific
Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be
attached.

Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school
attendance, or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or
certification, you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation.

When to Apply:

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by
July 15, 2026. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact
information, including email addresses and phone numbers, for up to five references as part of the search process for this
position.

*Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.
*

Sponsorship Statement:

We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for
this position.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment
eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment.

ADA Statement:

We are
committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the
search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search
process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.

Application Materials
Required: Resume/CV

Job Category: Information Technology

Primary Location: Denver Department: S0001 — System
Administration – 50119 – University InformationServices

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jun 30, 2026

Unposting Date: Jul 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Posting Contact Name: System HR Recruiting Posting Contact Email: systemhr.recruiting@cu.edu Position
Number: 00725589

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40316&lang=en

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