HR Generalist: Academic Systems & Compensation (Hybrid)

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Chicago seeks an HR Generalist, Academic Systems & Compensation, to oversee compensation for faculty and staff, support HRIS/payroll processes, and manage data and access requests. This full-time, exempt role reports to the AVP of HR Technology Solutions and requires on-site presence three days per week in a hybrid arrangement.

The position offers a pathway to streamline Banner HR operations, support timely payroll, and coordinate with academic leadership across colleges

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• Demonstrated success in compensation management and payroll support.
• Meticulous attention to detail in auditing.
• A positive and professional demeanor.
• Experience/understanding of an HR information system.
• Experience using a report‑writer.
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations to both small and large groups.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic liaison with college deans, department chairs, program directors, and administrative staff regarding faculty and staff compensation and benefits.
• Oversee the review and approval of Banner HR pay entries for adjunct, full‑time, part‑time, annual, and emeritus faculty, including overload, stipends, and job assignments.
• Review, approve/obtain approvals, and oversee Banner HR entry of pay for all adjunct, full‑time, part‑time annual and emeritus faculty overload teaching and stipend pay and jobs in collaboration with academic leadership in all five colleges.
• Administer the time‑off (e.g., vacation, sick, holiday) policies adhering to university policies and related procedures.
• Coordinate and review and approval of electronic PAFs submitted by Chicago College of Performing Arts.
• Review and process course add/drop, independent study, and course by arrangement forms submitted by departments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HR experience

Compensation management

Payroll support

HRIS

Report writer

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college

Tools

Banner HR (HRIS)

Argos (report-writer)

Job description

Roosevelt University in Chicago seeks an HR Generalist, Academic Systems & Compensation, to oversee compensation for faculty and staff, support HRIS/payroll processes, and manage data and access requests. This full-time, exempt role reports to the AVP of HR Technology Solutions and requires on-site presence three days per week in a hybrid arrangement.

The position offers a pathway to streamline Banner HR operations, support timely payroll, and coordinate with academic leadership across colleges