Business Operations Technician – HR at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Position Summary

The Business Operations Technician – HR acts as the front-line for customer service and provides front desk coverage as their primary job responsibility. They also work closely with the HR Coordinator to facilitate MIP’s HR functions that support the full employee lifecycle from talent acquisition through offboarding. Due to MIP’s $25M+ research portfolio, the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology has approximately 600 employees at any time with continuous hiring and offboarding as research projects begin and end. This position is part of the MIP administrative team, providing guidance to the department and administrative team on HR guidelines, methodologies, and processes. This is an in-person position that will spend time at the Microbiology and Pathology buildings.

Full Consideration Date

Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Essential Job Duties

• Acts as primary coverage for front desks in Microbiology and Pathology. This position will be expected to spend time at each location, act as building proctor, and assist with customer service at the front desks to help students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist with HR duties including hiring, onboarding, reappointments, job changes, offboarding, and terminations.
• Manage hourly payroll, non-exempt monthly hours, leave, and other payroll responsibilities.
• Work with faculty on graduate student assignments, including complex training grant appointments. Track postdoctoral leave requests and balances in a separate departmental system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Background Check: CSU Standard Background Check

Supervision

This position does not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education in Human Resources or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with customer service.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail as well as written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience balancing varied job responsibilities.
• Experience with CSU's administrative systems including Workday and Kuali Financial System.
• Experience working with confidential information.

Salary Range

$42,000-45,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.