Human Resources Director

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Director for the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a mission-driven, strategic leader responsible for shaping and supporting the workforce of over 1,300 employees across eight departments. FP&M is the division responsible for planning, building, operating, and sustaining the UW–Madison campus. The HR Director plays a critical role in supporting this division by partnering with leaders and employees to strengthen workforce planning, labor and employee relations, talent development, and a respectful and supportive workplace culture. This role involves leading HR strategy for a diverse, multi-shift, multilingual workforce and collaborating closely with leadership on recruitment, labor and employee relations, staff development, performance management, compensation, and compliance. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer for FP&M and collaborates with campus HR leadership and partners. This is a full-time, 100% FTE position with hours generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, with potential for a hybrid work schedule. Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA).

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in HR, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to meet different audiences and situational needs.
Experience in at least 3 of the 5 following technical competencies: Interpreting human resources–related laws, policies, and procedures, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Workforce relations, including recommending dispute resolution approaches and building strong cross-functional partnerships.
Proven ability to develop and implement multi‑year strategic workforce plans aligned with organizational goals.
Recruitment, assessment, and selection of talent.
Titling and compensation administration.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a direct supervisor, including performance management, providing mentorship, and fostering a positive team environment.
Experience leading and advocating for change management initiatives.
Experience working in higher education, facilities, or manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting large, complex organizations with diverse roles and job functions.
Experience working in a multi-shift, multi-lingual environment.
Experience working with organizations that operate 24/7.
Experience working with labor relations and/or unionized trades workers.
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; focus in Human Resources Management or related field, preferred.
SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP, preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops resolution strategies regarding HR matters such as workforce performance and competency gaps, organizational structures, and compensation, and develops training plans and mitigation strategies as needed.
Plans, directs, implements, and manages strategic initiatives for multiple human resources functions.
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Oversees HR activities such as recruitment, pay administration programs, new hire orientations, employee benefits, and health and safety plans through managerial HR staff.
Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to comply with laws, regulations, institutional policies, and divisional objectives.
Develops and monitors the division's HR budget.
Serves as Divisional Representative for all Trades/Union related matters.
Serves as an advisor and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing organization information and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures and represents the interests of the division.