Training & Development Lead

Universities of Wisconsin • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Human Resources at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Training & Development Lead to provide human resources information and support to the employee relations group, with a focus on employee training. The position supports employee relations programs, policies, and processes, and works with employees, supervisors, managers, HR staff, and internal and external stakeholders.

The role includes coordinating and monitoring mandatory employee training, responding to employee relations needs with training and information resources, advising on routine employee issues, and serving as a subject matter expert on employee relations policies and processes. It also provides backup support to HR Business Partners when workload permits and contributes to unit policies and institutional employee relations strategies.

The position is part of the Division of Administration and Finance, which provides campus services in support of the university’s teaching, research, and public service mission. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, the Campus Child Care Center, and Information Technology Services. The position is based in the Human Resources department. Compensation is $50,000 per year. The application review begins October 30, 2026, with applications prioritized on or before that date; review continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be virtual, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to campus. UW-La Crosse does not offer work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; relevant professional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of training/public speaking experience.
• Workday experience.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, document, monitor, and report on mandatory employee training.
• Evaluate the frequency of employee relations issues and design and deliver responsive training and information resources.
• Advise employees, supervisors, managers, and HR staff regarding routine employee issues and document activities according to established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations policies and processes.
• Provide backup and assistance to HR Business Partners when workload permits.
• Assist in developing and delivering programs and policies aligned with unit objectives and institutional employee relations strategies.
• Participate in grievance issues, employee disciplinary transactions and terminations, and exit interviews upon request.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for managers addressing workforce relations issues.
• Receive, respond to, and resolve employee questions and concerns.
• Represent the unit or program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and administer training to campus constituents.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work-unit HR policies and procedures in accordance with institutional and legal rules and regulations.
• Execute and audit work transactions and changes according to established policies and procedures and anticipated deadlines.
• Provide consultation, perform analytics, and/or maintain personnel files, communications, and materials for the work unit through various mediums.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• Retirement system vesting after five years of employment.
• Benefits described as highly competitive with local industry and among the strongest in the state and nation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree