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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
HR Representative
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What they do
A Human Resources Specialist works for a human resources department to implement the provisions of a labor contract, including employee wages and benefits and other practices that are collectively bargained; may also handle an internal grievance process established under a labor contract.
$57,619 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
HR Representative, ACES Human Resources College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
WE TRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story . Job Summary The HR Representative supports a variety of human resources activities and provides administrative support, ensuring quality customer service and both timely and accurate delivery. A detailed description of the job duties can be found here: HR Representative Duties & Responsibilities HR Compliance & Policy Contribute to documentation and compliance efforts as assigned, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and procedures. Maintain and update appropriate records, communicating with employees, supervisors, and others to obtain needed information. Respond to customer inquiries according to established guidelines. Payroll & Time Reporting Process standard bi-weekly and monthly payroll/timesheets, addressing common timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed. Process routine pay adjustments. Inform staff of basic regulations/policies relating to time reporting and payroll deadlines. Appointments Management Maintain and update employee appointments, processing transactions and responding to customer inquiries under established guidelines. Run and review routine reports. Compile information with responsibility for accurate data entry and correction of minor discrepancies. Leave Management Assist with tracking of FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories. Report significant leave discrepancies to higher level staff for research. Inform staff of basic regulations/policies relating to leave usage. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories below: A. Course work in Human Resource Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:- 30 semester hours equal one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate's degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equal two (2) years (24 months) B.
- Human Resource Representative position, appointed on a 12-month basis.