HR Generalist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

12d•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management’s Human Resources team seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative HR Generalist to support core human resources and recruitment processes. Responsibilities may include recruitment management and support, processing hire and job change transactions, and managing supervisor changes. The role also contributes to developing HR services that meet employee needs across FP&M’s workforce of more than 1,200 employees. The successful candidate will provide dependable, proactive service to employees and supervisors, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, improve processes, and build strong working relationships. The position is ongoing/renewable and full-time (100% FTE). Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; occasional nights may be required. The role is in the office three or more days per week, depending on customer needs. The position is part of the Division of Facilities Planning & Management, a 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. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

Requirements

At least 2 years of customer service or related experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 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.
A cover letter explaining how the applicant’s experience relates to the required and preferred qualifications, and a resume detailing educational and professional background.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment.
The selected candidate must pass an initial caregiver check and repeat the check every four years.

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 in accordance 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.