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University of Illinois |
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Urbana, IL |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/13/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/12/2026 |
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HR Generalist - Business Services, University Housing
<p><span style="font-family: Arial"></span></p><h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">HR Generalist - Business Services, University Housing</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">University Housing - Business Services</span></h3><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><img src="https://illinois.csod.com/clientimg/illinois/jobAdUploads/Block%20I.png" alt="" style="width: 30px; height: 44px"></span></p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">University Housing provides an essential element of theIllinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units workingtogether to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for ourresidents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences andidentities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equityand inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.</font></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">Business services keeps University Housing running smoothly. Staff work on payroll, budget planning, accounting, purchasing, labor relations, policy interpretation, labor contract administration, project management and more. Employees within business services manage the entire life cycle of an employee including hiring, onboarding and the exit process.</font><font size="2"> </font><br><h4>Job Summary</h4>The HR Generalist manages a variety of human resource activities and assists with complex human resource issues, escalating as needed.<h4><span style="color: #FF5F05">Duties & Responsibilities</span></h4><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Recruitment & Talent Acquisition</span></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for independently coordinating search, hiring, and onboarding processes for student, hourly, and full-time hiring needs, including recruitment efforts.</li><li>Communicate and implement search procedures aligned with best practices and compliance needs, advising search committees and hiring managers.</li><li>Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interview, hiring, and onboarding processes.</li><li>Develop job postings.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Labor & Employee Relations</span></strong></p><ul><li>Provides guidance to supervisors on performance management practices and issues.</li><li>Handles minor supervisor/employee conflicts requiring intervention or consultation with either party.</li><li>Facilitates accommodations and conflict resolution efforts.</li><li>Recommends interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language and corrective actions to performance issues under administrative supervision.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Payroll, Time Reporting, and Leave Management</span></strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll and timesheets, including unique payments like summer salary.</li><li>Address complex timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed.</li><li>Process routine and non-routine pay adjustments.</li><li>Administer and track FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories.</li><li>Counsel and resolve issues related to leave. Inform staff of all regulations/policies relating to leave usage and time reporting.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Job Classification & Analysis</span></strong></p><ul><li>Conducts job classification and analysis processes.</li><li> Provides guidance on job descriptions, promotions, and titles.</li><li>Identify out-of-scope duties and recommend title changes based on overall responsibilities, as appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Compensation & Benefits</span></strong></p><ul><li>Advises on salary decisions and develops justifications with general oversight.</li><li>Recommends compensation amounts for temporary/additional pay circumstances, escalating unique circumstances for additional input. </li><li>Informs employees of all available benefit offerings.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">HR Compliance & Policy</span></strong></p><ul><li>Ensures adherence to HR policies and legal requirements through tracking, training, and internal reviews.</li><li>Identifies areas of concern related to adherence to HR policies and legal requirements.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">HR Information Systems & Appointments Management</span></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for employee appointments, troubleshooting transactions to ensure accurate results and escalating complex issues as needed.</li><li>Enters routine and non-routine data and pulls reports.</li><li>Ensures accuracy of input data and reports and/or resolves minor discrepancies. </li><li>May develop new reports.</li><li>Participate in appropriate systems testing and/or feedback.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #13294B">Employee Learning & Professional Development</span></strong></p><ul><li>Leads or supports the delivery of informational or training sessions utilizing prescribed documentation.</li><li>Informs employees of targeted opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Work with supervisors to request promotions and/or plan for promotions and employee career pathing.</li></ul><h4><span style="color: #13294B">Minimum Qualifications</span></h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position.</li><li>Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.</li></ul></span></span></p><h4><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Appointment Information</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5020 - Human Resource Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Sponsorship for work authorization is notavailable for this position.</font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">Thebudgeted salary range for the position is <strong><span style="color: #13294B">$53,000 to $65,000</span></strong>. Thepay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factorsincluding (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of theselected candidate (including equivalent years in rank, training, anddiscipline), internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. <br></font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.</font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at <a href="https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx" target="_blank" style="">https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx</a>.</font></span></p><h4><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Application Procedures & Deadline Information</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">Applications must be received by <strong style=""><span style="color: #13294B">6:00 pm (Central Time)</span></strong> on <strong style=""><span style="color: #13294B">March 25, 2026</span></strong>. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. </font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><em><font size="3">When submitting your application, please submit acover letter, resume and names/contact information for three professionalreferences. </font></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. </font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">For further information about this specific position, please contact <span style="color: #13294B"><strong>Housing Human Resources</strong> </span>at <strong><span style="color: #13294B">careers@housing.illinois.edu</span></strong>. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.</font></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — <span style="color: #13294B"><strong>every staff member helps shape what’s next</strong>.</span> Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive. </font></span></p><p><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Learn aboutChampaign-Urbana, our campus and the community we hope you choose to live andwork in: </span><a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/" style="font-family: "Segoe UI"">Champaign-Urbana</a>.</font></p><p><a href="https://recruitment.housing.illinois.edu/"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; line-height: 107%"><font size="3">University Housing Recruitment</font></span></a></p><span style="font-family: Arial"><font size="3"></font><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><em><font size="3">Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.</font></em></span></p><p id="benefitStatement"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.</font></span></p><hr><p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.</font></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3">Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</font></span></p><hr><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI""><font size="3"><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1035270<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Professional and Administrative<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></font></span></p><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="No"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value=""></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value=""></a></span>
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