HR Generalist, L&S Administrative Regional Team

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to navigate and utilize a Human Resource Information Systems (e.g. Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.)
• Human resources and/or payroll experience in a higher education or similar setting
• Experience with applying complex policies and procedures related to complex processes
• Experience with improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work
• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• How to Apply:
• Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.
• To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:
• -Resume
• -Cover Letter
• The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above.
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: HR Generalist Job Summary: Join the L&S Administrative Regional Team as an HR Generalist and become an integral part of our team. In this role, you will be responsible for directly serving the needs of one or more departments in the college with day-to-day HR and payroll tasks. Areas of responsibility may include recruitment and onboarding coordination, processing hire and job change transactions, immigration and work authorization tasks, and managing payroll (e.g. leave reporting, time approval, etc.) and benefit activities. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will also contribute to the ongoing development of L&S HR services to ensure we are effectively meeting the needs of employees and units. This will include both individual and group process improvement work, including research, analysis, and implementation in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment. We are looking for candidates who will bring a positive, collaborative, and proactive problem-solving approach to working with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who demonstrates resourcefulness and works independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. A strong commitment to confidentiality, adaptability, and a resilient mindset are essential. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we encourage you to apply. This position is expected to be onsite at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus 3 days a week. 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 Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums Department: College of Letters & Science, Administration - Human Resources The College of Letters and Science (L&S) is the heart of UW-Madison and home to a tremendous breadth and depth of departments and degree-granting programs in the humanities; natural, physical, and mathematical sciences; and social sciences. As a centralized service unit, L&S Human Resources provides comprehensive HR support to more than 60 departments. We serve a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, offering guidance and expertise across the full spectrum of HR functions-including payroll and benefits, performance management, compensation, staffing, and more. Our team of experienced generalists and specialists is committed to delivering clear, timely communication and both tactical and strategic solutions. We continually evolve our practices based on feedback and the changing needs and priorities of the college.

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