HR Generalist, Academic Systems and Compensation

HR Generalist, Academic Systems and Compensation

Position Title: HR Generalist, Academic Systems and Compensation

Category: Administrative

Position Number: A99858

Posting Number: S0001375

Location: Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date: 06/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?: Yes

Job Type: Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist, Academic Systems & Compensation, has a portfolio that includes responsibilities in compensation and HR Tech. This includes, but is not limited to, managing and implementing part-time faculty employment and pay; managing part-time collective bargaining agreement pay changes in the BannerHRIS; supporting data and access requests; assisting with Banner maintenance; and other assigned HR projects as required. This is a full-time, at-will, administrative, exempt position that reports to the Associate Vice President of HR Technology Solutions. This is a hybrid position with on-site attendance required for 3 days of the workweek.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link.

The salary range for this position is $58,000-$61,000.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human resources. Demonstrated success in compensation management and payroll support. Meticulous attention to detail in auditing a must. A positive and professional demeanor is a must. Experience/understanding of an HR information system is required. Experience using a report-writer. Advanced skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word required. Ability to deliver effective presentations to both small and large groups. Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.

Years of Experience Required: 2

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required: None.

Minimum Qualifications: Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Banner HR (HRIS) and Argos (report-writer) preferred. At least one year in higher education or not-for-profit sector preferred. Experience in a unionized environment and assisting with union contract interpretation.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment (desktop computer, phone, calculator). May use a laptop for presentations.

Working Conditions: Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility - Compensation and Benefits Administration: Serve as a strategic liaison with college deans, department chairs, program directors, and administrative staff regarding faculty and staff compensation and benefits. Oversee the review and approval of Banner HR pay entries for adjunct, full-time, part-time, annual, and emeritus faculty, including overload, stipends, and job assignments. Review, approve/obtain approvals, and oversee Banner HR entry of pay for all adjunct, full-time, part-time annual and emeritus faculty overload teaching and stipend pay and jobs in collaboration with academic leadership in all five colleges. Administer the time-off (ex: vacation, sick, holiday) policies adhering to university policies and related procedures. Coordinate and review and approval of electronic PAFs submitted by Chicago College of Performing Arts. Review and process course add/drop, independent study, and course by arrangement forms submitted by departments.

Duty and Responsibility - Human Resources/HRIS: Support HRIS operations ensuring data integrity and system performance. Assist in HR audit activities validating employee and benefits data. Ensure all benefits and faculty pay information on the HR website is accurate. Act as a back-up for HRIS. Manage and optimize the Human Resources chatbot. Own the Human Resources Dynamic Forms templates. Manage and maintain existing templates, and build new templates as needed. Administer university-wide communications as needed. Maintain HR intranet and website content accuracy. Administers employees' access to supervisor functions. Administer system access and maintain reporting structures. Process position requisitions and support workflows. Support HR communications and updates.

Duty and Responsibility - Labor Relations: Maintain adjunct teaching history and prepare reports for adjunct union representatives. Update and communicate the RAFO bargaining unit member census each fall and spring term. Coordinate union dues payments with RAFO union leadership and payroll department. Manage the adjunct faculty appointment letter process each semester and ensure compliance with union contract terms. Ensure consistent implementation of the collective bargaining agreement with the Roosevelt Adjunct Faculty Organization (RAFO).

Duty and Responsibility - Payroll Administration: Support the review and validation of payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Audit and maintain payroll-related data within HRIS, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings. Process and update employee payroll elections, including Form W-4 entries. Partner with Payroll to resolve discrepancies and employee inquiries. Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Duty and Responsibility - Other Duties: Perform any and all other duties assigned that support the mission, vision and Institutional Strategic Plan of Roosevelt University and the goals and objectives of the human resources department.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an earned Bachelor's Degree?
2. * Please discuss your experience with Banner/Ellucian and/or Argos.
3. * Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
4. * Do you have a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human resources?
5. * This is a hybrid position. Do you have the ability to work on the Chicago campus 3 days per week and attend any other in-person events as required?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents