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HR Generalist

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Matteson, IL · Posted November 12, 2026

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Duties Responsibilities Recruitment Talent Acquisition • Responsible for independently coordinating search, hiring, and onboarding processes for varied hiring needs, including recruitment efforts. Communicate and implement search procedures aligned with best practices and compliance needs, advising search committees and hiring managers. • Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interview, hiring, and onboarding processes including work authorization. • Develop job postings. 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. Job Classification Analysis • Conducts job classification and analysis processes. • Provides guidance on job descriptions, promotions, and titles. • Identify out-of-scope duties and recommend title changes based on overall responsibilities, as appropriate. Labor Employee Relations • Provides guidance to supervisors on performance management practices and issues. Handles minor supervisor/employee conflicts requiring intervention or consultation with either party. • Facilitates accommodations and conflict resolution efforts. • Recommends interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language and corrective actions to performance issues under administrative supervision. 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. 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. Organizational Culture Development • Supports the delivery of training, development, and culture initiatives. Provides input on content and program planning. • Informs employees and managers of targeted opportunities for professional development.