HR Coordinator, Compensation Center of Excellence

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an HR Coordinator to join the Compensation Center of Excellence within the Office of Human Resources. The role supports HR transactions, reporting, and compliance, serving as a liaison to schools, colleges, and divisions.

Located in the central OHR, the CCoE provides compensation consultative services to attract and retain staff and informs decision-making across campus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an administrative role in a professional office setting.
• Ability to learn and apply human resource laws, principles, and practices including policies and procedures specific to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Compensation Center of Excellence (CCoE), and the Office of Human Resources (OHR).
• Proficiency in use of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software such as Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe products.
• Ability to plan and establish priorities, organize, and execute varied and complex tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to complete time-sensitive and high-volume work responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Experience with developing and sustaining collaborative work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and coordination for projects
• Disseminates HR communications under leadership direction
• Enters, reviews, and processes HR transactions according to established policies and procedures
• Creates and maintains HR reports, databases, and records to ensure compliance with policies and legal rules
• Audits and tracks compliance for HR functions such as evaluations, onboarding, off boarding, background checks, and credentialing
• Serves as a point of contact to employees, managers, and stakeholders; responds to inquiries and escalates complex issues
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for recruitment processes, onboarding activities, payroll functions, and other HR related activities

Skills

Administrative experience

HR laws understanding

Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Enterprise systems

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an HR Coordinator to join the Compensation Center of Excellence within the Office of Human Resources. The role supports HR transactions, reporting, and compliance, serving as a liaison to schools, colleges, and divisions.

Located in the central OHR, the CCoE provides compensation consultative services to attract and retain staff and informs decision-making across campus.