Strategic HR Partner for Academic Faculty

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UW‑Madison in the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, seeks a detail‑oriented HR Business Partner to oversee faculty lifecycle management, recruitment, onboarding, sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure tracking.

You will collaborate with Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty to interpret policies, coordinate complex employment processes, track deadlines, and ensure accurate personnel actions with responsive service for a diverse academic community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing full lifecycle HR processes.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret policies and guide leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives.
• Serves as a consultative HR resource and liaison.
• Interprets and disseminates complex policies to leadership and employees; advises on best strategies.
• Develops and implements processes for HR functions such as recruitment, compensation, and payroll.
• Facilitates and processes complex transactions in alignment with policies.
• Audits HR reports to ensure compliance.

Skills

HR processes

HRIS (Workday) experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS Systems

Job description

UW‑Madison in the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, seeks a detail‑oriented HR Business Partner to oversee faculty lifecycle management, recruitment, onboarding, sabbaticals, leaves, and tenure tracking.

You will collaborate with Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty to interpret policies, coordinate complex employment processes, track deadlines, and ensure accurate personnel actions with responsive service for a diverse academic community.