HR Generalist: Payroll, Onboarding & Compliance

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an HR Generalist to support colleges and departments via Illinois Human Resources Shared Services. You will manage appointments, payroll, onboarding and leave administration while interpreting university policies and guiding staff and supervisors.

The role requires problem solving, data integrity, and collaboration with campus partners to resolve HR issues. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Two years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, payroll, onboarding and time reporting with accuracy and discretion.
• Process payroll and timesheets, address complex issues, and communicate regulations.
• Administer leaves (FMLA, PLFA) and advise staff on policy compliance.
• Support HR compliance, policy adherence and salary considerations with oversight.

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Payroll processing

Onboarding

Leave administration

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an HR Generalist to support colleges and departments via Illinois Human Resources Shared Services. You will manage appointments, payroll, onboarding and leave administration while interpreting university policies and guiding staff and supervisors.

The role requires problem solving, data integrity, and collaboration with campus partners to resolve HR issues. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this high-volume environment.