HR Generalist

Job Summary:

University Housing is hiring an HR Generalist!

The HR Generalist provides support and assistance to University Housing’s robust student employment program. This position will support a variety of full lifecycle employment activities (recruiting, hiring, organizational changes, separations), as well as a variety of student employment initiatives and programs.

This position is partial remote and joins an employment team of 7, within an HR/Payroll department of 15. This is a high volume and customer service-focused role serving a diverse group of departments.

We are a dynamic, 24/7 division that employees a diverse employee population of approximately 500 full time staff and 1,700 student staff. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

Provides human resources (HR) information and support to a work unit regarding more than one HR functional area to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. Maintains personnel records and assists with work unit operational policy development.

• 30% Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums
• 25% Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• 25% Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• 10% Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• 10% Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations

Tasks:

• Assists with the development and execution of divisional employment programs and initiatives.
• Provides leadership to, training of, and coordinates the work of HR student employees.
• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
Associate’s Degree

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of experience in Human Resources is required.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or the ability to obtain one of these certifications in 1-2 years preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $54,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary is $54,000 for a candidate who needs to learn the responsibilities of the position and is not yet performing the full scope of the position. Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on qualifications and experience.

This is a full-time appointment and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Primary schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours as priorities dictate. Final schedule will be determined at time of offer.

This position is partially remote. During the initial training period this position is anticipated to work approximately four days per week in-office, with the possibility of additional flexibility after the first six months.

A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply “STOP” to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at [email protected] or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system.

Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials. Applications for this position may be considered for other vacancies in this title within University Housing.

Contact:

Jenny Rohr
[email protected]
608-265-7832
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

HR Generalist(HR010)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/HUMAN RESOURCES

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

301607-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.