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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
HR Generalist
Job Summary:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management’s Human Resources team is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative HR Generalist to support core HR and recruitment processes. Areas of responsibility may include recruitment management and support, processing hire and job change transactions, and managing supervisor changes. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of HR services to ensure we are effectively meeting the needs of employees.
We are looking for candidates who will bring a positive, collaborative, proactive problem-solving approach to working with the talented 1,200+ employee workforce at FP&M. The ideal candidate will be excited to be part of a team that helps keep campus running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are proactive, dependable, and committed to delivering excellent service while supporting employees, and supervisors across the division. They enjoy managing multiple priorities, solving problems, improving processes, and building strong relationships that help customers navigate employment processes with confidence. Success in this role requires adaptability, resilience, and a positive approach to change.
Ongoing/Renewable
Full-Time: 100% FTE
Hours generally scheduled Monday - Friday from 7:45am-4:30pm.
Occasional nights, may be required for this position.
3+ days in office depending on customer needs.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
Performs full lifecycle recruiting
Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums
Department:
Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Human Resources
About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M): The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full- spectrum service organization of 1,200+ staff that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities.
Compensation:
$60,000 annual minimum
The minimum rate for this position is $60,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: Academic Staff Benefits Summary
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years customer service or related experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn Workday HRIS and other programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education or public sector employment
Minimum 2 years previous work experience in Human Resources or related field
Experience with interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently while exercising sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Experience with improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to…