Human Resources Generalist I, II, III, IV - UIC Corporate

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist position offers a dynamic opportunity to support a wide range of human resources functions within UIC Corporate. This role may be filled at various levels based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional human resources duties across multiple functional areas including recruitment and employment, employee relations, personnel administration, compensation, benefits administration, HRIS administration, organizational development, training, policy administration, compliance, and special projects.
• Support employment law compliance, policy development, employee relations, compensation, employee records administration, and benefits.
• Develop positive working relationships with employees and leadership while demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Process employee lifecycle transactions including new hires, onboarding, job changes, terminations, benefits enrollment, unemployment claims, and medical support orders.
• Provide guidance to employees, managers, and business leaders regarding human resources policies, procedures, employment practices, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policies and applicable employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Aid in incident reporting, documentation, workers' compensation claims, and requests for claims information.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee personnel files and human resources records.
• Ensure Davis-Bacon Act compliance and provide guidance to managers and employees regarding prevailing wage requirements.
• Create, analyze, and distribute human resources reports, metrics, and workforce data to support business decisions and legislative reporting requirements.
• Assist with employee relations matters including investigations, coaching managers, reviewing corrective action documentation, and recommending appropriate resolutions to minimize organizational risk.
• Serve as a change agent by supporting organizational initiatives and communicating Human Resources changes.
• Participate in recruitment events, including high school career fairs, community events, shareholder meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, employee communications, and HR best practices.
• Lead human resources projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Human Resources Generalist I

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Zero (0) to two (2) years of professional-level human resources experience.
  • Basic knowledge of human resources principles and employment laws.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

• Human Resources Generalist II

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources experience.
  • Experience supporting employee relations, HRIS administration, benefits, compliance, and employment law.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Human Resources Generalist III

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources generalist experience.
  • Experience developing and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Experience leading Human Resources projects and mentoring junior staff.

• Human Resources Generalist IV

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources generalist experience.
  • Advanced experience developing, implementing, and interpreting human resources policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, employment law compliance, organizational development, compensation, and HR strategy.
  • Experience leading complex human resources projects and serving as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leadership.
  • Ability to mentor, coach, and provide guidance to lower-level human resources staff.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex human resources matters.