HR Manager - Recruitment & Talent

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Kellner (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and paid time off

Competitive health insurances and 401k

Retirement benefits (WRS)

Badger gear and season tickets

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Human Resources Manager for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department to lead recruitment from position development through onboarding, partnering with coaches and leaders to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience.

The role oversees HR functions, develops onboarding and development programs, and guides workforce planning while supervising one HR Business Partner.

Qualifications

• At least four years of professional HR experience.
• Experience in recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Ability to develop, document, implement, and improve HR-related processes.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages unit operational functions and/or staff.
• Supports managers' alignment of business needs and HR strategy.
• Designs, implements, and monitors HR programs aligned with objectives.
• Monitors compliance with HR laws, regulations, and policies.
• Interprets and proposes changes to employment policies for stakeholders.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Workday

HR policies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree 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 Manager Job Summary: The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic HR leader for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, partnering closely with sports programs and departmental leadership to manage high-profile and complex recruitment efforts from position development through onboarding. This position leads and executes several key HR functions and is responsible for managing the full recruitment and hiring process, partnering with managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience. The position is also responsible for developing and implementing HR processes, establishing sustainable operating procedures, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across the department. The role designs, implements, and monitors onboarding, performance management, and individual development planning programs, while supervising one HR Business Partner and providing guidance on workforce planning and HR compliance. In partnership with department leadership, the position helps develop and execute workforce strategies to meet staffing needs and support organizational goals.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages unit operational functions and/or staff
• Serves as subject matter expert to support unit managers' alignment of business needs and human resources strategy
• Identifies, designs, implements, and monitors Human Resources and staff training programs consistent with strategic objectives and initiatives
• Monitors programs and practices to ensure compliance with human resources laws, regulations, and institutional policies
• Identifies, proposes, implements, and interprets employment policies and practices for stakeholders, and provides recommendations for changes

Department: Wisconsin Athletics, Human Resources Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $85,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the nation's premier public employee retirement programs
• Badger gear and season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball, and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass

More benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years of professional Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, follow through on tasks and work with limited oversight
• Experience in recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Experience in developing, documenting, implementing, and improving HR-related processes
• The successful applicant must be able to develop and implement innovative approaches and solutions
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Experience developing reports and analytics using various systems and software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supervising full-time, part-time, student, or temporary employees in a professional setting.
• HR Generalist experience related to employment policies and applicable employment laws
• Experience with Workday

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Conditions of Appointment:

This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. 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. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Contact Information:

• Eric Weycker ([e-mail])

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. UW-Madison offers a wide range of professions that cover various interests and skill levels. We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.