Training & Development Lead

University of Wisconsin Stout • 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 coordinates and monitors mandatory employee training, responds to trends in employee relations issues with training and information resources, and advises employees, supervisors, managers, and HR staff on routine employee matters. It also supports HR Business Partners when workload permits and contributes to employee relations programs, policies, and institutional strategies.

The role 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. Interviews begin virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. The university does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Two years of training or 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 human resources staff regarding routine employee issues, documenting 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 matters, 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 for campus constituents.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work-unit HR policies and procedures in accordance with institutional and legal requirements.
• Execute and audit work transactions and changes in accordance with 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 coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• Retirement system vesting after five years of employment.

What This Job Offers

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