HR Manager, Administrative Regional Team

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$80,000 - $106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Letters & Science seeks an HR Manager to support the L&S Administrative Regional Team (ART) 2. Reporting to the L&S HR Director, the HR Manager leads a team of HR professionals delivering day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits services to assigned units. The role oversees team workload and operations, provides HR expertise, and partners with department administrators, L&S teams, and campus partners to deliver coordinated, customer-focused support. The HR Manager promotes collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and belonging within the team. The position identifies and implements process improvements, enhances system utilization, and supports service excellence, compliance, and responsiveness in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. It also supports HR and staff training programs, monitors compliance with applicable laws and institutional policies, advises unit managers on aligning business needs with HR strategy, and interprets and recommends changes to employment policies and practices. Following an initial onboarding period, the position allows remote work up to two days per week and requires a minimum of three onsite days per week. The expected salary range is $80,000 to $106,000 for highly experienced candidates, with actual pay based on experience and qualifications. Employees can expect benefits including vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurance and savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, payroll, or a related role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, and campus partners.
Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting HR policies and procedures.
Experience improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work.
Experience using a Human Resource Information System, such as Workday or PeopleSoft.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Direct supervisory experience or equivalent experience leading or managing a team.
Human resources and/or payroll experience in higher education or a similar setting.
Human resources and/or payroll experience at UW-Madison.

Responsibilities

Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community and belonging within the HR Administrative Regional Team.
Provide HR expertise and oversee workload management to ensure the team meets the needs of assigned units and employees.
Serve as a trusted point of contact and partner for department administrators, fostering productive and collaborative relationships.
Collaborate with L&S teams and campus partners to advance organizational priorities and deliver coordinated, customer-focused support.
Identify and implement process improvements, enhanced system utilization, and service excellence while ensuring compliance and responsiveness.
Identify, design, implement, and monitor Human Resources and staff training programs consistent with strategic objectives and initiatives.
Monitor programs and practices for compliance with human resources laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
Direct and manage unit operational functions and/or staff.
Serve as a subject matter expert supporting unit managers' alignment of business needs and human resources strategy.
Identify, propose, implement, and interpret employment policies and practices for stakeholders, and recommend changes.