HR Generalist - Full Lifecycle Recruiting & Policy

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an HR Generalist for the Division of Facilities Planning & Management to support core HR and recruitment processes. You will manage transactions, respond to employee questions, and help develop HR policies while collaborating with a 1,200+ employee workforce.

The role emphasizes service excellence, adaptability, and teamwork. The position is full-time, in-office with some nights and 3+ days on campus, offering comprehensive benefits and a minimum

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years customer service or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn Workday HRIS and other programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience in higher education or public sector employment.
• Minimum 2 years previous work experience in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience with interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently while exercising sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Experience with improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work

Responsibilities

• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
• Performs full lifecycle recruiting
• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Workday HRIS

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HR certification preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an HR Generalist for the Division of Facilities Planning & Management to support core HR and recruitment processes. You will manage transactions, respond to employee questions, and help develop HR policies while collaborating with a 1,200+ employee workforce.

The role emphasizes service excellence, adaptability, and teamwork. The position is full-time, in-office with some nights and 3+ days on campus, offering comprehensive benefits and a minimum