HR Generalist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) Human Resources team is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative HR Generalist to support core HR and recruitment processes. Areas of responsibility may include recruitment management and support, processing hire and job-change transactions, and managing supervisor changes. The role also contributes to the ongoing development of HR services to meet employee needs. The HR Generalist supports a workforce of more than 1,200 employees and works with employees and supervisors across the division. The role involves managing multiple priorities, solving problems, improving processes, and helping customers navigate employment processes. The position is ongoing/renewable and full-time at 100% FTE. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional nights may be required. The position is in the office three or more days per week, depending on customer needs. FP&M is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates UW–Madison’s physical environment in support of the university’s education, research, and outreach activities. The minimum annual salary is $60,000 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The selected candidate must pass an initial caregiver check and subsequent checks every four years; employment may also require a criminal background check.

Requirements

At least 2 years of customer service or related experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn Workday HRIS and other programs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.
Ability to pass the required caregiver check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or public-sector employment.
At least 2 years of previous work experience in Human Resources or a related field.
Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently while exercising sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Experience improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work.
Bachelor’s degree.
HR certification, such as HRCI SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP.

Responsibilities

Execute and audit work transactions and changes in accordance with established policies and procedures and anticipated deadlines.
Receive, respond to, and resolve employee questions and problems.
Represent the unit or program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions.
Contribute to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work-unit HR policies and procedures consistent with institutional and legal rules and regulations.
Perform full lifecycle recruiting.
Provide consultation, perform analytics, and/or maintain personnel files, communications, and materials for the work unit through various mediums.
Support recruitment processes, process hire and job-change transactions, and manage supervisor changes.
Contribute to the ongoing development of HR services.