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Human Resource Associate I - LAS Administration

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 03, 2025
Human Resource Associate I - LAS Administration Human Resource Associate I - LAS Administration Hiring Department: LAS Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036932 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 2 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: September 9, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60,000.00 - 75,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The HR Associate I is responsible for HR processes and activities for faculty, staff and student employees in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). Initiate, review and process HR and payroll transactions. Facilitate HR processes from onboarding through separation. Serve as a resource for department HR associates and business managers, ensuring compliance with University policy and College procedures. As a member of the LAS College HR team, work collaboratively to provide excellent customer service to LAS departments and support LAS HR short-term and long-term goals. Duties & Responsibilities: Review and process HR transactions for all employees (i.e. HRFE transactions, new hires, reappointments, reclassifications, etc.) by required deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policy. Initiate and facilitate HR processes for faculty, staff and student employees, including new hire onboarding, separation processing, overcompensation payments, leave of absence processing, etc. Coordinate visa and immigration processes in collaboration with the Office of International Services (OIS) for international faculty, staff, graduate students and visiting scholars. Work with department HR associates and business managers and advise them on University and College policies and procedures. Review biweekly timesheets to ensure completion by deadlines, initiate payroll adjustments, and review adjustments submitted for college review. Create process documentation, checklists, and standard correspondence to support LAS faculty, staff, and department HR contacts. Collaborate with the LAS HR team to achieve short-term and long-term goals. Create reports, monitor trends, and identify opportunities for improvement related to HR and payroll processes within LAS. Ensure college-wide completion of annual compliance processes (i.e. Ethics training, ANCRA). Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's 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. Preferred Qualifications: HR experience in higher education. Knowledge and proficiency in university HR and payroll systems, including Banner, HR Front End, PARIS, ANA, EDDIE Data Warehouse, etc. Strong attention to detail. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Demonstrated problem-solving ability. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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 Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16832?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-eb084c99ef7af7458973b6cdc9c9d0a6