Hybrid HR Operations & Compliance Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Human Resource Officer for the College of Applied Health Sciences in Chicago, IL. The role oversees daily HR services, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance for a hybrid workplace.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule. The position emphasizes collaboration with campus HR units, international services for visa processing, and adherence to state and university policies.

Qualifications

• Three years of HR-related experience or coursework.
• Experience maintaining HR records and reports.
• Familiarity with university HR policies, systems, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day HR services and transactions; ensures policy compliance.
• Coordinates full-cycle recruitment: job descriptions, postings, interviews, offers.
• Conducts onboarding meetings and exit interviews; ensures onboarding requirements are met.
• Handles payroll adjustments and leave balance management.
• Collaborates with Office of International Services on visa and immigration processes.
• Manages leave of absence processes (FMLA, personal leaves).
• Monitors employee compliance with HIPAA, Ethics, Title IX, ANCRA, etc.
• Maintains personnel records and file retention/disposition.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

Payroll coordination

Compliance

Records management

Leave management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Human Resource Officer for the College of Applied Health Sciences in Chicago, IL. The role oversees daily HR services, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance for a hybrid workplace.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule. The position emphasizes collaboration with campus HR units, international services for visa processing, and adherence to state and university policies.