Human Resource Associate

Human Resource Associate

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs.

Application deadline: 9/21/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $25.64 per hour / 7.5 hour day

Exercising independent judgement, act as a Division Liaison for the divisions. Using knowledge of policies and procedures, assist departments with personnel needs for Academic Professionals (AP), Civil Service (CS), Extra Help (EH), Hourly, and Faculty, as well as other HR questions. Specialize in classification/compensation activities such as implementing union salary changes, handling classification maintenance in Banner and SUCSS, and assisting with salary studies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform complex Employment functions for AP, CS, EH, Hourly, and Faculty categories, including those done in Cornerstone, JDXpert, PRMS, HRFE, Banner, Paris, Retropay, NEWT, and others
• Perform the pre-employment and onboarding processes in Tracker I9, UI New Hire, and HireRight and other pre-employment screening applications
• Perform employee separation processes including exit interviews, SURS reporting, leave balance adjustments, and payout processing
• Implement mass salary changes including those related to union contracts, annual salary program, minimum wage changes, and prevailing wage rates. Perform Banner configuration maintenance and SUCSS range updates. Perform salary studies at the position, department wide or campus wide level.
• Perform classification and compensation activities for all JDXpert requests for the assigned Division, including analysis of duties, assigning the appropriate classification, making the exemption decision for AP positions, completing salary studies, completing job audits, and creating positions in HR Front End.
• Counsel and advise various constituents on both internal and external policies and procedures. Interpret, implement, and maintain policies and programs that support the values and culture of the organization ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding personnel practices. Recommend procedural/policy changes as appropriate.
• Facilitate or participate in trainings related to HR policies and procedures, job descriptions, and classification, compensation, and employment processes at the division or campus level
• Develop and prepare narratives, reports, and statistics including benefit and salary summaries, employee positions and staff demographics
• Represent UIS HR in meetings at the campus, UI system, or state level as requested
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position. 2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties. 3. Additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

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. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***