HR Business Partner - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Associate Director, the HR Business Partner is responsible for processing payroll, funding changes, benefits enrollment, recruitment, immigration coordination, new hire onboarding, life-cycle changes, employee relations, compensation and titling, and other various HR functions.

This position will support faculty, staff, postdocs, students, and visiting scholars at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID). WID's current headcount is over 125 employees.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for employee questions as well as advising on HR policies and procedures.

The HR Business Partner is expected to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and act with tact and discretion.

This position will work closely with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) on most HR transactions.

Responsibilities:

Interprets, advises, and serves as a consultative resource to schools/colleges/divisions on strategy, policies, procedures, statutes, laws, and other human resources services to ensure compliance in accordance to policy and law.

20% Serves as a consultative Human Resources resource and liaison. Interprets, advises on, applies and disseminates complex policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; and recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals
25% Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
5% Audits human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
15% Develops and implements processes and procedures for one or many various HR functions such as employee trainings, recruitments, compensation, and payroll
5% Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals

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
Bachelor's Degree
In lieu of a bachelor's degree professional work experience will be considered

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in human resources
1 year of recruitment experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and decisionmaking skills
Demonstrated ability to plan, establish priorities, and organize varied and complex tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with payroll and benefits processing
Experience working in multiple human resources functions such as recruitments, ADA accommodations, immigration, compensation, and/or workforce relations
Ability to communicate with tact and discretion
Strong aptitude for learning new HRrelated software, programs, and procedures
Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin and UW-Madison policies and procedures
Ability to communicate about employment law and or HR policies
Ability to build relationships and work with people from diverse backgrounds
Experience with independent decisionmaking and problemsolving
Experience working in an academic, nonprofit, government, or life sciences/biotech organization

License/Certification:

Preferred
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional Certification

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 $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and skills.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. University sponsorship of an employment visa is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Sheila O'Brien

Relay Access (WTRS): See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

HR Business Partner(HR008)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/WID/WI INST DISC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

296936-AS

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