HR Specialist, Compliance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

People & HR, Compliance / Regulatory

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Nov 4, 2026
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for a HR Specialist, Compliance with Illinois Human Resources Service Center. This position supports HR-related compliance activities by supporting program implementation, responding to complex inquiries, and conducting compliance-related training. The incumbent ensures accurate records, consistent processes, and adherence to applicable laws and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Administer HR-related compliance programs and policies. Review retiree rehire requests, ensuring required documents are submitted and requests adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines. Process all aspects of leave of absence and notice of nonreappointment requests. Support campus by processing background, sex-based misconduct, and motor vehicle record checks. Investigate background check results, preparing and presenting cases to the review committee that require additional review. Provide customer support and issue resolution for routine and complex inquiries. Communicate background-check related results to candidates and units. Conduct training and development programs on compliance-related topics. Assist with campuswide trainings about notice of nonreappointment processing. Develop and update standard operating procedures and job aids 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. Prepare documents for appointments in need of Board of Trustees’ approval. Audit and track campuswide compliance trainings. Support auditing efforts for SURS. Participate in committees and projects of defined scope.