HR Representative - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) is searching for an HR Representative. LAS is home to 15,000 students; 1,300 faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home to more than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart of the university.

The HR Representative supports a variety of human resources activities and provides administrative support, ensuring quality customer service and both timely and accurate delivery for the School of Chemical Sciences.

For an overview of the typical responsibilities associated with this position, please review the HR Representative role overview here: https://uofi.box.com/s/b3wcy8andi9vriwf90x2hq3c4ib2fynq

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll, Time Reporting, and Leave Management

• Process standard bi-weekly and monthly payroll/timesheets, addressing common timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed. Process routine pay adjustments.

• 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, time reporting, and payroll deadlines.

Data & Policy

• Maintain and update appropriate records, communicating with employees, supervisors, and others to obtain needed information.

• Run and review routine reports. Compile information with responsibility for accurate data entry and correction of minor discrepancies.

• Contribute to documentation and compliance efforts as assigned, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and procedures.

• Respond to customer inquiries according to established guidelines.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories below:

i. course work in human resource administration, business administration or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

ii. 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

iii. Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

iv. 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

3. progressively more responsible work experience maintaining, monitoring, and/or processing human resource records and reports, progressively more responsible work experience maintaining, monitoring, and/or processing human resource records and reports.

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to provide customer service to a broad range of clients
• Ability to easily and quickly pivot from one task to another and stay organized
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to professionally interact with diverse internal and external constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all business matters
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
• Ability to gain knowledge of University and Campus policies related to Human Resources, including but not limited to those listed in the Campus Administrative Manual, Provost’s Communications, and Policies and Rules
• Ability to swiftly learn and adapt to multiple technology application platforms
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2135 - Human Resource Representative position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline. The budgeted salary range for the position is $45,000 - $53,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week) after an initial on-site training period, per the University of Illinois workplace flexibility guidelines https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-87-2/ . Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 5, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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.

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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 of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

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Requisition ID: 1034155
Job Category: Administrative Support
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu