Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Executes, maintains, and proactively supports Human Resources initiatives to meet operational, organizational, and strategic goals and objectives for the Office of the Provost.
- Develops, implements, and oversees HRIS data management activities, including Workday and corresponding processes.
- Serves as the in-house expert for multiple human resources data and records platforms utilized by the University and maintains accuracy of the data.
- Manages appointment review for Other Academic Appointees (OAAs) including associates, visiting scholars, external post-doctoral researchers (EPR), external academic research scientist (EARS – in the Biological Sciences Division only), post-doctoral fellows (PDF) and PDF paid directs; and serves as the primary point of contact for information related to pay, benefits, and other questions.
- Responsible for the verification of employment requests for all faculty and academics, including mortgage loan and student loan forgiveness forms.
- Enters and audits employment transactions, such as applicant data, new hires, rehires, status changes, pay rate changes, and terminations into the ADP HR system.
- Completes and submits one time payments through the University’s HRIS system.
- Provides direct support and troubleshooting assistance on routine questions and use of Interfolio (the academic recruitment; review, promotion, and tenure (RPT); and academic career (Search) modules).
- Partners with the Office of the Provost team and Central HR to support staff hiring processes, including developing and formatting job descriptions, creating positions and managing next steps in Workday, I-9 documentation authentication, maintaining employment verification records, and assisting with new employee orientation.
- Runs reports from Workday to support job analysis, annual compensation process, budgetary decisions, and ad hoc projects.
- Maintains knowledge of all legal and University Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Builds credible relationships across the organization to help facilitate communications, problem solving, and solution-based outcomes.
- Proactively alerts the area supervisor(s) to potential HR issues and advises on solutions.
- Proactively addresses projects.
- This job is responsible for a broad range of operational business activities in support of faculty affairs program initiatives to meet operational, organizational and strategic goals and objectives.
- Assists with the day-to-day operations of faculty affair programs with guidance and direction from others.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of progressive relevant experience.
- Experience in human resources.
- Experience in a University, clinical, or a not-for-profit setting.
Licenses and Certifications:
- PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, etc.
- Demonstrated experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems, such as Workday and Interfolio.
- Familiarity with meeting and messaging software and applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Working knowledge of relevant federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations, including those related to EEO/AA; FLSA; FMLA; ADA; and OSHA.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and examine application requirements, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
- Work effectively under considerable time pressure on high visibility, high stakes projects with minimal supervision.
- Eork independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with central administration within a complex research university environment.
- Knowledge of higher education and the University of Chicago.
- Client-facing work experience.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Sit at a computer for 4-6 hours.
- Periodic walking to other campus locations.
- Option for hybrid work.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
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Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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