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HR Generalist, IU Bloomington HR

Closes:

Salary: $53,000 – $55,000 per year

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Department

BL HUMAN RESOURCES (BL-HR-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Bloomington Human Resources (HR) manages day-to-day HR operations and drives the implementation of strategic people initiatives for 26 departments, units, and schools across the IU Bloomington campus. As strategic business partners, we provide subject matter leadership and consulting designed to increase workplace productivity and to develop improved processes for attracting, developing, and retaining people with the required skills and aptitude to meet current and future business needs.

Job Summary

Areas of responsibility may include employment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, and ongoing HR support in assigned unit(s).

General Responsibilities

  • Counsels academic and/or staff employees and management on various HR topics and functions; communicates and shares understanding of various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations.
  • Researches, responds to, and addresses various employee relation issues such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employee complaints, workers compensation, etc.
  • Develops in-depth knowledge and skill in various HR functions, in addition to growing knowledge in HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements to provide quality HR guidance to academic and/or staff employees and managers.
  • Develops a thorough understanding of the operational strategy and culture for recruitment coordinator, school, or department.
  • Contributes and/or manages various academic and/or staff HR activities, projects, or initiatives, such as recruitment, onboarding, engagement, or performance management.
  • Researches and stays up-to-date on relevant academic and/or HR topics.
  • May conduct research and analysis for local/department HR team or centers of expertise (COE) partners and develops solutions and recommends course of action.
  • May lead small projects or activities.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor's degree.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

  • Some experience in human resources or related field.
  • Experience working with data entry, document handling, or system-based workflows across multiple systems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

  • SHRM-CP/PHR within 1 year from date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
  • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
  • Proactively approaches responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of human resources policies.
  • Exhibits understanding of Federal and State employment law.

Preferred

  • Ability to learn and effectively navigate competing priorities in multiple HR systems and managing systems-based workflows.
  • Ability to follow established procedures to ensure data accuracy and compliance in support of the employee life cycle.
  • Exposure to enterprise HR systems, such as: Salesforce CRM (HR console), PeopleSoft Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) or similar applicant tracking systems, and Hyland OnBase or comparable document and records management systems.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in higher education, we invite you to consider one of our HR Generalist openings across campus. These roles support a variety of schools, departments, and units, offering the chance to work closely with leaders and employees on key priorities across the employee life cycle, organizational effectiveness, change management, and HR policy and practice. As we fill current and future openings, we welcome candidates whose experience, strengths, and interests align with supporting our teams and advancing the mission of the university.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$53,000 - $55,000 per year based on education, skills, and experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Family: HR Generalist/HRBP

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Job details

Title
HR Generalist, IU Bloomington HR
Employer
Indiana University Bloomington
Location
107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Published
Sep 11, 2026
Closes:
Nov 10, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Recruitment Internal
Salary

Salary: $53,000 – $55,000 per year

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