HR Generalist

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES, seeks an HR Generalist to manage HR activities and assist with complex issues, escalating as needed. The role covers compliance, payroll, appointments, and leave management.

The Civil Service 5020 position is full-time, with a salary range of $50,000 to $62,000, and benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional HR experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• HR Compliance & Policy: ensure adherence to HR policies and legal requirements through tracking, training, and internal reviews.
• Payroll & Time Reporting: process payroll and timesheets, handle complex issues and communicate regulations to staff.
• Appointments Management: manage employee appointments, input data, generate reports, and resolve discrepancies.
• Leave Management: administer and track FMLA and other leaves; counsel staff on leave policies.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Human Resources, College of ACES

WE TRANSFORM LIVES.

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist manages a variety of human resource activities and assists with complex human resource issues, escalating as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• HR Compliance & Policy: 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.
• Payroll & Time Reporting: Process payroll and timesheets. Address complex timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed. Process routine and non-routine pay adjustments. Inform staff of all regulations/policies relating to time reporting and payroll.
• Appointments Management: 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.
• Leave Management: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide customer service to a broad range of clients.
• Ability to easily and quickly pivot from one task to another and stay organized.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all business matters.
• Ability to gain knowledge of University and Campus policies related to Human Resources, including but not limited to those listed in the Campus Administrative Manual, Provost’s Communications, and Policies and Rules.
• Ability to swiftly learn and adapt to multiple technology application platforms.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

Additional Information

A detailed description of the duties can be found here: HR Generalist

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5020 - Human Resource Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,000-$62,000.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .