Academic HR Partner: Faculty Lifecycle & Compliance

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and PTO

Insurance and retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a detail-oriented HR Business Partner to support faculty lifecycle management within the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence. You will coordinate faculty recruitment, onboarding, sabbaticals, and leave processes while tracking tenure clocks and probationary periods.

The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing full lifecycle HR processes, such as recruitment, performance management, leaves of absence, etc.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, spreadsheets, and other tools used to maintain records, track deadlines, and manage employment processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently while exercising sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals
• Serves as a consultative HR resource and liaison, interpreting and advising on complex policies to leadership and employees
• Develops and implements processes for HR functions such as employee trainings, recruitments, compensation, and payroll
• Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
• Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums
• Audits HR reports to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Skills

HR processes

Lifecycle HR

Policy interpretation

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a detail-oriented HR Business Partner to support faculty lifecycle management within the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence. You will coordinate faculty recruitment, onboarding, sabbaticals, and leave processes while tracking tenure clocks and probationary periods.

The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative academic environment.