University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 13 hours ago
HR Generalist
Urbana, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the world’s leading research institutions, and they are seeking an HR Generalist to manage various human resource activities and assist with complex HR issues. The role involves recruitment, employee relations, payroll management, job classification, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for independently coordinating search, hiring, and onboarding processes for student, hourly, and full-time hiring needs, including recruitment efforts
Communicate and implement search procedures aligned with best practices and compliance needs, advising search committees and hiring managers
Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interview, hiring, and onboarding processes
Develop job postings
Provides guidance to supervisors on performance management practices and issues
Handles minor supervisor/employee conflicts requiring intervention or consultation with either party
Facilitates accommodations and conflict resolution efforts
Recommends interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language and corrective actions to performance issues under administrative supervision
Process payroll and timesheets, including unique payments like summer salary
Address complex timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed
Process routine and non-routine pay adjustments
Administer and track FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories
Counsel and resolve issues related to leave. Inform staff of all regulations/policies relating to leave usage and time reporting
Conducts job classification and analysis processes
Provides guidance on job descriptions, promotions, and titles
Identify out-of-scope duties and recommend title changes based on overall responsibilities, as appropriate
Responsible for employee appointments, troubleshooting transactions to ensure accurate results and escalating complex issues as needed
Enters routine and non-routine data and pulls reports
Ensures accuracy of input data and reports and/or resolves minor discrepancies
May develop new reports
Participate in appropriate systems testing and/or feedback
Advises on salary decisions and develops justifications with general oversight
Recommends compensation amounts for temporary/additional pay circumstances, escalating unique circumstances for additional input
Informs employees of all available benefit offerings
Ensures adherence to HR policies and legal requirements through tracking, training, and internal reviews
Identifies areas of concern related to adherence to HR policies and legal requirements
Leads or supports the delivery of informational or training sessions utilizing prescribed documentation
Informs employees of targeted opportunities for professional development
Work with supervisors to request promotions and/or plan for promotions and employee career pathing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position
Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Whitmore
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Shelley Giordano
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