Illinois Wesleyan University Looking for Employee Relations Assistant Full Time

The Employee Relations Assistant is responsible for performing HR related duties and will work closely with the Director of Human Resources. This is a full time, 12 month, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative support for the Human Resources Office; answer phone calls and greet/direct walk-in traffic; prepare various employee correspondence and reports; maintain and monitor the budget; ensure HR website is kept up to date; administer records retention schedule.

• Process, verify and maintain up to date personnel files, confidential leave and accommodation files; ensure personnel files are complete and include appropriate documentation; manage new and existing employee checklist process; work with supervisors to ensure understanding of their role in on-boarding and exit of employees; assist in collection of new employee paperwork; assign new hire training and track compliance of; perform verifications of employment; distribute and monitor new hire performance evaluations and track completion of

• Manage employee leaves, such as FMLA, disability claims, worker’s compensation and unemployment; coordinate with FMLA or other leave processes as appropriate; report, maintain and monitor claims; perform as liaison between carrier and employee; communicate with employees and managers regarding claims and leaves of absence 

• Serve as backup to other HR functions and float to other administration offices, as needed

Requirements: 

• High school diploma/GED required, associate degree preferred; human resources or significant office administration experience may substitute for preferred associate’s degree

• Minimum of three years of office experience

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/. Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled. Submit to:

[email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources, Holmes 209

1312 N. Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536

Fax: (309) 556-1710 

Level 18: $17.40/hr

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.