Human Resources Generalist

Department

IU HUMAN RESOURCES (UA-HUMM-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Research Human Resources supports Indiana University's research mission by partnering with leaders, supervisors, and employees across IU Research to attract, retain, develop, and engage a talented workforce.

Through a combination of strategic consulting and operational HR services, IU Research HR helps ensure organizational effectiveness while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and employee success.

As one of the nation's leading research institutions, Indiana University generated more than $1 billion in sponsored research last fiscal year. Advancing transformative research, innovation, industry engagement, and commercialization are key priorities outlined in IU 2030: The Indiana University Strategic Plan.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Uses talent management application(s) as the primary contact to meet the staff and academic recruitment needs of department hiring managers.
• Advises department hiring managers on the posting, screening, and hiring process to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external partners to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Independently manages and resolves complex HR inquiries for department clients, working with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Provides exceptional, high-level customer service and troubleshooting to a variety of clients.
• Serves as HR support for employment-based work authorization and immigration processes, partnering with the Office of International Services (OIS) and other university resources as appropriate.

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 (preferably in Human Resources.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some experience in human resources or related field.
• Talent management experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Society for Human Resource Management- Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)/ The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) within 1 year from date of hire.

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.

Preferred

• Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience.

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

Advertised Salary

$52,000 - $57,000 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 and 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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