Duties Responsibilities Appointments Management Responsible for employee appointments, troubleshooting transactions to ensure accurate results and escalating complex issues as needed. Enters routine and non-routine data and pulls reports. Ensures accuracy of input data and reports and/or resolves minor discrepancies. May develop new reports. Participate in appropriate systems testing and/or feedback. Payroll Time Reporting Process payroll and timesheets. Address complex timesheet/leave issues and return timesheets/leave requests as needed. Process routine and non-routine pay adjustments. Inform staff of all regulations/policies relating to time reporting and payroll. Leave Management Administer and track FMLA, PLFA, or other managed leave categories. Counsel and resolve issues related to leave. Inform staff of all regulations/policies relating to leave usage. HR Compliance Policy Ensures adherence to HR policies and legal requirements through tracking, training, and internal reviews. Identifies areas of concern related to adherence to HR policies and legal requirements. Compensation Benefits Contributes to salary decisions and justifications with general oversight. Identifies and recommends compensation amounts for temporary/additional pay circumstances, escalating unique circumstances for additional input. Informs employees of available benefit offerings. Training, Process Improvement and Other Responsibilities Develop and maintain process documentation, templates, reference materials, training resources, and other tools; provide training and guidance regarding HR systems, processes, payroll practices, policies, and compliance requirements. Identify and support opportunities to improve HR processes, consistency, documentation, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Maintain current knowledge of University HR and payroll requirements and participate in HR projects, professional development, campus activities, and other related responsibilities in support of evolving Illinois Human Resources Shared Services and University needs.