HR Business Partner

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Tennessee; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin School of Business, Human Resources Office, is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR liaison for assigned departments. You will provide comprehensive consultation in recruitment, compensation, titling, and workforce planning for various employment categories.

You will advise on HR policies, procedures, best practices, and employment laws, and will develop and implement HR processes, trainings, and payroll-related activities while

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional experience in one or more human resources areas.
• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a similar advisory role.
• Experience working within a higher education institution or other complex organization.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience in developing, documenting, implementing, and improving HR-related processes.
• Experience developing reports and analytics using various systems and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develops and implements processes and procedures for one or many various 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 and relays information to appropriate entities
• Audits human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals

Skills

HR liaison

Workday experience

HR analytics

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

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 Business Partner Job Summary: The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) at UW–Madison is a globally recognized business school, conducting cutting-edge research and delivering market-responsive degrees. Under the supervision of the HR Manager, this role serves as the primary HR liaison for assigned departments providing comprehensive consultation in recruitment, compensation, titling, and workforce planning for a variety of employment categories. This position advises on human resources policies, procedures, best practices and employment laws.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Develops and implements processes and procedures for one or many various 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 and relays information to appropriate entities
• Audits human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals

Department: Wisconsin School of Business, Human Resources Office

Compensation: The minimum salary for the position is $65,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

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

Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional experience in one or more human resources areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a similar advisory role
• Experience working within a higher education institution or other complex organization.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience in developing, documenting, implementing, and improving HR‑related processes.
• Experience developing reports and analytics using various systems and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required - Preferably in Human Resources, or a related field (Communications, Psychology, Business, Public Administration, etc.)

Current Professional HR certification preferred

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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Se Ann Yang [e-mail] 608-263-2975 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAY_SERVICEfor further information.

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