Human Resources Generalist

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Position Purpose:

The Human Resources Generalist position serves as an administrator and key contributor for several critical OPC functions, including employment records management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, employee engagement, leave of absence and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. Maintain compliance and knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, benefits administration, and employment law. Provide oversight of OPC databases, software, and computer systems used to manage employment records and all OPC functions. Facilitate and communicate organizational policies and programs and ensure labor law and regulatory compliance. Collect and analyze data for meaningful insights to improve systems and processes. Recommend and assist with implementation of initiatives and systems to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of OPC operations and business processes.

The Aurora University Community:

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. We seek passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas many areas including nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

The Office of People and Culture (OPC):

The mission of the Office of People and Culture (OPC) is to lead, facilitate, and support Aurora University’s ability to attract, select, develop, promote, and retain widely diverse highly qualified faculty and staff. The vision of the OPC is to position AU to become and remain an employer of choice, where our faculty and staff promote and experience a culture of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, active participation, innovation, learning, and growth. OPC adopts a people-centered, customer-centric approach to service delivery, which involves collaboration and shared governance in the design and implementation of OPC programs, services, and communications.

Essential Job Functions:

  • HR Data Compliance
    • Conduct regular data integrity audits to ensure accuracy of employment data and the efficient recording and secure storage of data.
    • Conduct data analysis and reporting for the OPC team and key stakeholders – report generation and analysis includes data pertaining to applicants, candidates, retention, and university demographics
  • Talent Acquisition
    • Manage student employment process, which includes department communication and Colleague system data entry.
    • Engage in job postings, interview scheduling, and the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, to include collaboration with department managers, background checks, and employment eligibility verification.
  • Compensation and Benefits
    • Engage in administration and execution of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, wellness, leaves of absence; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
    • Assists with key benefits administration responsibilities to include invoicing, vendor interface, new hire counseling, and planning/implementation of employee-centered events.
  • General OPC Support
    • Maintains compliance and knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, benefits administration, and employment law.
    • Assist with the evaluation, selection, and oversight of vendors that provide supplemental support to general OPC functions.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours in the office may vary in accordance with needs of the position.

Core Competencies:

  1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
  2. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
  3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
  4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of human resource management experience required. 2-3 years of human resource management preferred.

Skills:

  • Applicant tracking system experience/familiarity.
  • Familiarity with compensation and benefits administration processes and/or principles.
  • Familiarity with software applications for benefits administration and employee records management.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating systems.
  • Sound judgment, quick learner, and great prioritization skills.
  • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task.
  • Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members and university colleagues.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work with a computer for long periods of the day.
  • Ability to attend off campus meetings.
  • Ability to work in the office on a daily basis.
  • Office setting - standing, walking, sitting.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address.

Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
jobs@aurora.edu - email

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.