HR Manager, Administrative Regional Team

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

24d•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 responsible for delivering day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits services to assigned units. The role partners with department administrators, L&S teams, and campus partners to provide coordinated, customer-focused support and advance organizational priorities. The HR Manager promotes collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and belonging; oversees team workload and operational functions; and provides HR expertise to meet the needs of assigned units and employees. The position also identifies and implements process improvements, enhances system utilization, and supports service excellence, compliance, and responsiveness in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. After an initial onboarding period, the position offers remote work flexibility up to two days per week and requires at least three onsite days per week. The College of Letters and Science is the heart of UW-Madison and includes departments and degree-granting programs in the humanities; natural, physical, and mathematical sciences; and social sciences.

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.
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.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

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

Lead a team of HR professionals delivering day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits services to assigned units within ART 2.
Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and a sense of community and belonging within the HR Administrative Regional Team.
Provide HR expertise and oversee workload management so the team can effectively meet the needs of assigned units and employees.
Serve as a trusted point of contact and partner for department administrators, fostering productive and collaborative relationships across assigned units.
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.