Remote HR Generalist - Payroll & Benefits

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a service- and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support Rec Well’s payroll, leave, benefits, and HR processes. Under the Associate Director, you will maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with university policies.

You will communicate HR policies, advise managers and staff, and help streamline workflows while contributing to strategic HR initiatives and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant human resources experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, interpretation, and revision of work unit HR policies and procedures per rules and regulations.
• Provides consultation, analytics, and/or maintains personnel files and materials for the unit.
• Prepares and audits standard payrolls and completes payroll transactions and changes per policies.
• Executes and audits HR transactions and changes per policies to meet deadlines.
• Responds to employee questions and resolves problems.
• Represents the unit at workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions.

Skills

HR experience

MS Office

HR policies

communication

prioritization

independence

teamwork

confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a service- and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support Rec Well’s payroll, leave, benefits, and HR processes. Under the Associate Director, you will maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with university policies.

You will communicate HR policies, advise managers and staff, and help streamline workflows while contributing to strategic HR initiatives and professional development opportunities.