HR Generalist

Universities of Wisconsin • River Falls, WI

7d • $55,000

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The HR Generalist provides support across multiple HR functions, including transaction processing, policy development, and personnel record management. This role oversees all student hiring at UWRF, serving as a subject matter expert and compliance advisor, while also acting as the campus benefits liaison to facilitate communication with UWSS and support employee wellness initiatives. The specialist administers all leaves of absence in compliance with FMLA and Wisconsin leave laws, manages Paid Parental Leave, Workers Compensation, and leads offboarding processes. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time. Maintains a high customer service orientation with the employees for which this position serves and with other coworkers in the Office of Human Resources and the greater campus community. Maintains confidentiality of personnel matters.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Three years’ work experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of employment and related statutes, laws, and regulations with emphasis on FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work independently, plan and organize complex tasks, problem solve, establish priorities and complete multiple tasks in stressful conditions under strict timelines.
• Effective organizational and task prioritization skills.
• Ability to perform conflict resolution and ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and foster teamwork.
• Ability to read, analyze and comprehend information and make effective decisions.
• Ability to communicate succinctly, organize information and develop presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work, ensuring error-free data entry, documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality integral to human resources practices; use discretion in responding to confidential matters.
• Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), presentation software (MS PowerPoint), e-mail, Internet and enterprise resource information systems such as Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Professional in Human Resources or SHRM certification.
• Experience administering FMLA leave.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for the work unit through various mediums.
• Maintain knowledge of employment and related statutes, laws, and regulations with emphasis on FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation.
• Serves as the campus benefits liaison, escalating concerns and facilitating communication with UWSS benefits resources.
• Acts as the main point of contact for benefits-related guests and activities on campus.
• Executes and audits HR transactions and changes in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines.
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and concerns related to HR processes.
• Represents the unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions.
• Serves on the Campus Safety Committee
• Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit HR policies and procedures in alignment with institutional and legal rules and regulations.
• Serves as backup to update and maintain the Human Resources website.
• Oversees all aspects of student hiring at UWRF, acting as a subject matter expert and advisor.
• Understanding of student federal work study and funding processes in Workday.
• Develops procedures, communications, and serves as the primary point of contact for compliance in student employment.
• Backup to student hourly HR Process Coordinator as needed.
• Promotes Well Wisconsin initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to support employee wellness and engagement.
• Administers all leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with FMLA and Wisconsin state leave laws.
• Provides oversight and guidance as the campus subject matter expert for Paid Parental Leave.
• Manages all offboarding procedures for the campus, including processing terminations, maintaining accurate records, and gathering exit survey data.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts in data collection and reporting related to attrition.
• Partners with other departments to understand their needs, share timely feedback, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums
• Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations

Benefits

• Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees