What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist / Senior HR Generalist - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Oversee searches, hiring, and onboarding for student, hourly, and full-time positions.
- Ensure recruitment efforts align with best practices and compliance.
- Advise hiring managers and search committees on procedures.
- Communicate with applicants and new hires, facilitating interviews and onboarding.
- Develop and post job descriptions.
- Visa & Foreign National Support:
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures related to visa processing.
- Collaborate with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office, faculty, business units, and foreign nationals throughout the process.
- Communicate visa and foreign national policies and procedures to faculty and staff within the department.
- Payroll & Compensation:
- Process payroll, timesheets, and pay adjustments, including unique payments.
- Advise on salary decisions and temporary/additional pay justifications.
- Leave Management:
- Manage FMLA, PLFA, and other leave programs, ensuring compliance, counseling employees, and resolving leave-related issues.
- Job Classification & Organizational Alignment:
- Conduct job evaluations, advise on job descriptions, promotions, and title changes, and ensure alignment with organizational needs.
- HR Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to HR policies and legal requirements through training, tracking, and internal reviews.
- Address compliance concerns and support DEI initiatives.
- HR Systems & Transactions:
- Process employee transactions, troubleshoot issues, enter and validate HR data, generate reports, and participate in system testing.
- Training & Professional Development:
- Deliver training sessions, advise on professional development opportunities, and support career path planning.