HR Generalist
Indiana University

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (IN-HR-IUINA)

Department Information

IU Human Resources 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 diverse employee workforce.

Be a part of the IU Indy HR team supporting one of the nation's premier urban research universities. IU Indy is leading the way toward some of the 21st century's most important advancements in healthcare, AI, data science, STEM, and the arts and humanities.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will provide HR support to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Chancellor's Office, Athletics, and Community Engagement.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and counsels unit administrators regarding talent acquisition management, performance management, and IU HR policies and procedures.
• Serves as human resources representative to all employees in the division.
• Manages search and screens recruitment for staff and faculty.
• Maintains records and develops related reports.
• Ensures compliance with all HR-related campus policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manages all aspects of hiring, onboarding, recruiting, and talent management for the Division.
• Educates search committees of university hiring process and procedures.
• Posts open positions in IU's application tracking systems.
• Provides management on completion of all necessary hire documents including eDocs, I-9, and other university requirements to ensure compliance with University recruitment and hiring policies.
• Manages the search and screen process for all positions in the division including: post positions, advertise, and assists search committees.
• Works with Fiscal Officer to secure budget approval prior to initiation of any search.
• Coordinates with departments on staff final selection and seeks campus approval of job offers.
• Creates new offer letters and provides information to candidates as needed.
• Coordinates hourly staff search process.
• Manages timely completion of annual staff performance appraisals by supervisors.
• Manages all areas of HR related document processing.
• Runs HR related reports as needed to ensure policy compliance.
• Represents the unit on HR related committees.
• Collaborates with and serves as liaison to campus HR Administration.
• Coordinates HR related trainings.
• Prepares and presents informal HR training, job improvement, and morale booster activities for staff in accordance with departmental and campus guidelines.
• Processes various eDocs for all staff positions.
• Maintains human resources files for all staff.
• Ensures the accuracy and completion of adjunct teaching contracts.
• Maintains and updates related internal databases.

General Responsibilities

• Counsels 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 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 employees and managers.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the business strategy and culture for RC, school or department.
• Contributes and/or manages various HR activities, projects, or initiatives, such as recruitment, onboarding, engagement, or performance management.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on relevant HR topics.
• Helps foster a positive culture and work environment; ensures and promotes an environment of diversity and inclusion.
• May conduct research and analysis for local/department HR team or 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 required (degree in Human Resources preferred)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• SHRM-CP/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

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

IU Indianapolis

Advertised Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits Overview

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

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits 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 employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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