Strategic HR Manager - Talent & Recruitment

Wisconsin Uw Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

RRS retirement benefits

Badger gear & season tickets

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Human Resources Manager for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. This strategic HR leadership role partners with sports programs and leadership to drive recruitment from position development through onboarding, ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.

You will design and implement HR processes, lead onboarding, performance management and development planning, supervise an HR Business Partner, and help shape workforce

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

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

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment

Onboarding

Communication skills

Analytics

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.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:

• 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.

How to Apply

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• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
• Resume

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

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.

Contact Information

Eric Weycker ([[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]))

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