Human Resources Operations

Background Checks

I-9 Resources

Hiring Resources

• University Staff
• Faculty Postings and Appointments
• 9-Month Temporary
• PRA Postings
• Faculty and Staff Working Retirees

Employee Resources

• Employment Verifications
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Name Change Requests
  

HCM Resources

• Personnel Matters Report
• 2nd-Level Budget Approval Request
• Award Recognition Programs
• Honorarium Processing
  

Records Requests and Retention Policy

• Open Records Requests
• Record Retention Policy
• Personnel Record Retention Schedule Guidelines
  

I-9 Resources

Resources for HireRight I-9 E-Verify processing. Information includes HireRight I-9 access, I-9 training and additional resources.

University Staff Search and Hiring Process

Resources for hiring university staff.

Faculty Posting and Appointment Type Processes

Resources for hiring Faculty. This includes Tenure Track, Non-Tenure Track, Clinical, Research and Post-Doctoral Fellows.

9-Month Temporary Postings and Hires

Positions are limited to nine months of continuous employment with a four month break OR twelve months of employment followed by a six month break. Temporary employees are paid on a bi-weekly/hourly basis. For additional information and guidance on temporary role classifications, requirements and time limits for please reference the Temporary Hiring Guidance and Process PDF.

Professional Research Assistant (Research Associate Series) Posting and Appointment Type Processes

Resources for hiring Professional Research Assistants (PRAs). Information includes search & hiring processes, onboarding, compensation, performance management, leave and separation.

Hiring Process Faculty and Staff Working Retiree—PERA and ORP

Per APS 5054, Retirees may be hired into university staff or classified staff positions but are limited to a 9-month, 12-month or other defined project period. Central HR reviews all Retiree hire requests.

Flowchart Guide for Faculty & 9-Month Temporaries (PDF)

Employment Verifications

Need to provide proof that you’re a University of Colorado employee, or are you requesting documentation of an employee’s status? The University of Colorado uses CCC Verify for employment verification.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

As a CU employee, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) — a program that incentivizes college graduates who work in the public sector.

Name Change Requests (PDF)

Name change requests instructions.

Personnel Matters Report

A Personnel Matters Report, also known as a PMR, is a summary report of actions created by the School, College, department or administrative unit in Human Capital Management (HCM). PMRs, as delegated by the Chancellor, are required. Click "view the process" to learn more about this requirement.

2nd-Level Budget Approval Request

2nd level approvals are required for positions with 610/611 state funded speed types.

Award Recognition Programs Review and Approval

In striving to create and sustain an encouraging and supportive work environment for its employees, the University may hold a recognition event (which is a type of official function) to recognize employees and/or present an award, reward, or prize (which can be cash, cash-like, or non-cash) to an employee.

Honorarium Processing—One-Time Service

To authorize payments of honoraria greater than $100 to associates/other individuals. (Payments of honoraria to CU employees must be processed in HCM.)

Open Records Requests

Record Retention Policy

Personnel Record Retention Schedule Guidelines (PDF)