Human Resources Generalist

Indiana University (IU) Human Resources (HR) supports the broader Indiana University academic and research mission, through a wide variety of strategic and operational functions related to recruiting, retaining, and developing a varied employee workforce.

IU Human Resources provides university-wide services with the explicit recognition of the following customers: executives, managers, employees, and federal and state agencies. Services are intended to be provided in a partnership environment; simultaneously accommodating fiscal realities and maintaining a commitment to quality and integrity.


Job Summary


Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-onboarding activities for staff hired by assigned departments, including completion of background checks, I-9 Employment Verification, E-Verify processing, and responds to I-9 compliance audits.
• Coordinates New Employee Evaluations, sending forms to supervisors to ensure completion by evaluation due dates.
• Monitors Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) cases for assigned departments and replies to requests, assigning, or escalating issues to unit HR Business Partners (HRBPs) as needed.
• Assists with posting jobs in the Talent Acquisition Management (TAM) PeopleSoft platform and supports HRBPs and hiring managers throughout the hiring process, including updating application status.
• Processes eDocs as directed by HR Business Partners to maintain position and employee records.
• Communicates HR policy and program reminders to employees and supervisors in assigned departments, including paid time off (ePTO) submission and approval reminders.

General Responsibilities

• Counsels academic and/or staff employees and management on various HR topics and functions; communicates and shares understanding of various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations.
• Researches, responds to, and addresses various employee relation issues such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employee complaints, workers compensation, etc.
• Develops in-depth knowledge and skill in various HR functions, in addition to growing knowledge in HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements to provide quality HR guidance to academic and/or staff employees and managers.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the operational strategy and culture for recruitment coordinator, school or department.
• Contributes and/or manages various academic and/or staff HR activities, projects, or initiatives, such as recruitment, onboarding, engagement, or performance management.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on relevant academic and/or HR topics.
• May conduct research and analysis for local/department HR team or centers of expertise (COE) partners and develops solutions and recommends course of action.
• May lead small projects or activities.

Qualifications


Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in human resources or a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Knowledge of human resources policies.
• Exhibits understanding of Federal and State employment law.

Working Conditions / Demands


This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.


Work Location


Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.


Advertised Salary


$54,000.00 - 57,000.00 annually


Benefits Overview


For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .


Job Classification


Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Family: HR Generalist/HRBP

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Posting Disclaimer


This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity


Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .


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