HR Manager, Admin Reg Team

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

6d•$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. As the HR Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a dedicated team that supports the HR needs of our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Reporting to the L&S HR Director, you will lead a team of HR professionals responsible for delivering day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits services to assigned units within ART 2.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Human Resources, payroll, or 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 with improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work
Experience utilizing a Human Resource Information System (e.g. Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.)
Exhibit sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
Embrace change with a resilient mindset and drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Direct supervisory experience or equivalent experience leading/managing a team
Human resources and/or payroll experience in a higher education or similar setting
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community and belonging within the HR Administrative Regional Team.
Team Management: Provide HR expertise and oversee workload management to ensure the team effectively meets the needs of assigned units and employees.
Collaborative Partnerships: Serve as a trusted point of contact and partner for department administrators, fostering productive and collaborative relationships across assigned units.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, enhanced system utilization, and service excellence, ensuring compliance and responsiveness in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Identifies, designs, implements, and monitors Human Resources and staff training programs consistent with strategic objectives and initiatives
Identifies, proposes, implements, and interprets employment policies and practices for stakeholders, and provides recommendations for changes
Serves as subject matter expert to support unit managers' alignment of business needs and human resources strategy
Directs and manages unit operational functions and/or staff
Monitors programs and practices to ensure compliance with human resources laws, regulations, and institutional policies