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HR Blueprint Project

The HR Blueprint Project continues to advance CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï HR, ensuring our staff and faculty have the tools and resources to grow and thrive. Phase 1 is in the process of interviewing and hiring the five new HR Director Partner Services roles; candidates will be selected by October. Phase 2 will commence this September. For updates and resources, please visit theÌýÌý

Payday Schedule Change

The and Payday Schedule Change will go live on February 28, 2027. This means the transition from monthly to biweekly pay for nonexempt employees will also shift to February 28, 2027. Please plan and prepare your finances, as the transition to a biweekly payroll schedule may affect the timing of your expenditures.Ìý

Train the Trainer sessions will begin in November forÌýChange Champions of the Time & Labor project; training opportunities for end-users will follow.Ìý

Please check theÌý for updates and emailÌýPDSC@colorado.edu with questions.Ìý

Performance Management

Thank you for submitting your year-end evaluations; we appreciate your partnership! Human Resources has launched the first phase of a multi-year transformation to build a more consistent, transparent, and development-focused approach to performance management. This redesign applies only to university staff and their supervisors for FY26-27.ÌýÌý

University staff and supervisors should collaborate to set goals for the next year. There are a few changes to goal setting and performance planning this year–please visit theÌýGoal Setting page for more information, training, and resources. We recommend submitting goals by Sept. 30, 2026. However, as this is the first year of the new model, we understand if you need to extend beyond the deadline.

If you need support or have questions, please reach out toÌýperformance@colorado.edu.Ìý

Compensation

Please bookmark theÌýcompensation webpage and visit frequently for updates. We will add FAQs over the next few months on the campus minimum wage increase, 1/1/27 increases for university staff and faculty, and COWINS Step System changes.

Learning & Development

Make time for your own professional development! There are a plethora of trainings for employees and supervisors from September through May 2027. Crucial Conversations, Stay Interviews and Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager are just a few of the offerings.ÌýSee the entire trainings calendar and learn more!Ìý

CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large EmployersÌý

CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï has been recognized by, earning distinction among the nation's top employers and reinforcing our commitment to creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Forbes' rankings are based on anonymous, unbiased employee feedback gathered from more than 217,000 workers across the United States, evaluating organizations over a three-year period.

CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï ranked #4 among large employers in Colorado, #28 among universities nationwide and #206 overall among large employers in the United States. This recognition reflects the experiences of our faculty and staff, who rate CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï higher than industry standards in key areas such as workplace culture, career growth, working conditions, and reputation. As Colorado's flagship university, we are committed to building a culture of respect, inclusion, and well-being where employees can make a real difference while pursuing fulfilling careers aligned with our mission and vision.