HR Generalist

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad HR support across recruitment, staffing, employee relations, personnel administration, and HR operations. This role assists employees and managers, coordinates hiring activities, processes HR transactions, maintains personnel records, and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.

The position emphasizes service orientation, data integrity, and proactive issue resolution, with duties including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of HR experience are required.
• Experience with Workday is preferred.
• Knowledge of HR analytics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions.
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems.
• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines.
• 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.

Skills

HR Analytics

Recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

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.

Position Title

HR Generalist

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

HR Generalist

Job Duties

The Human Resources Generalist provides HR support in areas such as recruitment, staffing, employee relations, personnel administration, and HR operations. This position assists employees and managers, coordinates hiring activities, processes HR transactions, maintains personnel records, and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• 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

Human Resources

Compensation

$60,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience working in Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday
• Knowledge of or exposure to HR Analytics

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, L-1, TN, or F-1 visa extensions (such as OPT or STEM OPT).

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact the HR office at 262-595-2204 or [e-mail].

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Parkside Crime Statistics Report

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of WisconsinParkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at [phone] for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.