HR Operations Associate (Higher Education)

UIS Observer; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking a human resources assistant to support HR operations for Academic Professionals, Civil Service, Hourly, and Faculty categories. The role involves onboarding, records maintenance, and responding to HR inquiries across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include processing employment tasks, supporting separation processes, and assisting with reports and demographics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of related HR experience or coursework as described in the conversion table.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine HR functions for AP, CS, EH, hourly, and faculty classifications.
• Manage pre-employment onboarding in Tracker I9, UI New Hire, HireRight and related systems.
• Schedule meetings and consult with senior staff on complex HR issues.
• Assist with employee separations, including exit interviews and PAY/Pension processes.
• Support policies compliance and HR reporting across divisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

HR terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR coursework or related study

Tools

Cornerstone

JDXpert

PRMS

Tracker I9

HireRight

Banner

Paris

NEW T

Job description

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking a human resources assistant to support HR operations for Academic Professionals, Civil Service, Hourly, and Faculty categories. The role involves onboarding, records maintenance, and responding to HR inquiries across multiple systems.

Responsibilities include processing employment tasks, supporting separation processes, and assisting with reports and demographics.