Senior Human Resources Generalist- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – 1026953-6689

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Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides guidance on a variety of
human resource activities and manages complex human resource-related
issues within a designated portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities

Hiring

Provide insight and recommendations on non-standard requests for unique
hires/situations.

Engage with supervisors on hiring needs; actively support units and
supervisors in the development and monitoring of job descriptions;
collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists on HR search processes.

Coordinate and process Extra Help, Academic Hourly, Retiree Rehire, and
Affiliate hires.

Facilitate special employment cases such as notice of non-reappointments
and retention cases.

Consult campus resources and collective bargaining agreements on
appropriate offer letter templates and salary minimums and ranges.

Support the full cycle of complex human resource activities

Appointments and Payroll:

Review, evaluate and process all employee related transactions; monitor
applicable payroll and processing dates; process adjustments.

Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process for multiple units within a
portfolio.

Employee Records:

Coordinate leave practices and policies; maintain tracking and reporting
systems; ensure accuracy of all records and compliance with mandatory
reporting periods.

Liaise with LAS Work Authorization Specialist on work related visas;
monitoring existing records and new hire needs; process requests as
needed.

Track and monitor completion of performance evaluations.

Maintain compliant employee files.

Provide support on human resource activities, policies, procedures,
and regulations

Participate in the development and continual improvement of unit HR
procedures and processes.

Provide interpretation and guidance to units on applicable collective
bargaining agreement language, policies and rules and Provost
Communications.

Provide information on leaves of absence, Family and Medical Leave Act
requests and related University benefits; may serve as initial intake of
forms and medical related information; may monitor applicable dates and
leave usage; liaise with LAS and University HR Offices, advice
centers/programs/institute on Labor and Employee related issues.

Provide guidance on policies related to Ethics, Title IX, ANCRA and
Statement of Economic Interests, Report of Non-University activities,
ensure compliance with annual trainings and reporting.

Resolve complex employee requests, providing coaching and support

Assist supervisors with monitoring and ensuring compliance with
work-related ADA accommodations and Workers Compensation reporting.

Assist with development, implementation and analysis of HR programs.

? Illinois Scholars at Risk (ISAR) Program support:

? Provide HR support to colleges and departments on campus who are
hosting ISAR scholars.

? Collaborate with the Prog Coor ISAR to ensure HR needs are met for
ISAR scholars.

? Attend monthly ISAR administrative meetings to provide answers to HR
questions.

? Attend ISAR events, as requested.

Point of contact for new employee onboarding and exit processes;
participate in the ongoing review of processes.

Mentor and train HR colleagues as needed.

Run reports to assist in data collection.

Other related duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit.

Manage and Supervise

Supervise and lead Office Manager (student employment, scheduling
meetings.

Analyze HR processes and seek to improve operations and customer
service.

Hire and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and extra help employees at
the Green Street location.

Serve as point of contact for Gre n Street location building (keys,
maintenance, BSW/cleaning).

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resource Administration, Management,
Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations,
Business Administration or a field closely related to the position.

Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing
professional-level human resources duties. Demonstrated experience
working with employee management systems and /or other HR reporting
tools. Experience researching and interpreting HR policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience that
demonstrates strong ability to research, interpret and make
recommendations based on HR policy.

Experience working in a union environment and interpreting contract
language.

Experience with common computer applications and demonstrated ability to
learn new programs.

Experience providing human resources support and coordination at the
University