Human Resource Specialist

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Offices of Human Resources invite applications for a Specialist to assist the Human Resource Director in labor/employee relations.  This HR Specialist will research labor market trends, extract, manipulate, analyze and interpret internal and external data to help with benchmarking.  The Specialist will organize, design and execute a broad range of equity studies as assigned by the Director.  The Human Resource Specialist will coordinate and monitor the University’s drug and alcohol testing policy.  The position will also conduct background investigations along with reference checks to assist with the hiring process.

 

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or a closely related field.  A master’s degree in a relevant area is preferred.  A minimum of 1-2 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resource administration, compensation systems, report writing techniques, benchmarking strategies, labor relations, policy and program development, and/or employee/faculty relations is required.  Excellent writing and communications skills are required.

 

Qualified applicants should submit cover letter (including salary requirements), resume and list of references to:

 

Search Committee Chair, Specialist

Offices of Human Resources

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Campus Box 1040

Edwardsville, IL  62026-1040

 

Or for electronic submissions (preferred) email your information to:  vca-jobs@siue.edu

 

As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. Women and minorities are urged to apply. SIUE is a state university. Benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.