Talent Acquisition HR Generalist — Workday Expert

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UW–Whitewater’s Department of Human Resources seeks an HR Generalist for Talent Acquisition to support centralized HR services across divisions. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, Workday workflows, records integrity, and policy guidance within a collaborative team.

The position emphasizes recruitment strategy, data accuracy, onboarding activities, and timely problem resolution, with a minimum starting salary of $50,000. Applications are due by September 24, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, employment services, recruitment, HR operations, or a closely related area.
• Experience using a human resources information system, applicant tracking system, or comparable workflow-based enterprise system to enter, review, or audit data and transactions.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies or procedures, maintaining confidential records, and providing service to employees, applicants, managers, or other customers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work accurately, manage competing priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines with appropriate use of independent judgment and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities from intake through closeout for assigned divisions; consult with hiring managers and search chairs on descriptions, plans, sourcing, screening, interviews, and policy requirements.
• Create and manage positions, job requisitions, postings, candidates, and recruitment-related Workday processes; route approvals, monitor progress, and resolve issues.
• Initiate, process, review, and audit Workday employee-lifecycle transactions and ensure accurate records.
• Provide HR consultation and support to employees, applicants, managers, and supervisors with escalation when needed.
• Develop SOPs, templates, and training materials for recruitment and Workday processes; support training and outreach for managers and teams.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Policy interpretation

Customer service

Data accuracy

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

HRIS/ATS

Excel

Job description

UW–Whitewater’s Department of Human Resources seeks an HR Generalist for Talent Acquisition to support centralized HR services across divisions. The role manages full-cycle recruitment, Workday workflows, records integrity, and policy guidance within a collaborative team.

The position emphasizes recruitment strategy, data accuracy, onboarding activities, and timely problem resolution, with a minimum starting salary of $50,000. Applications are due by September 24, 2026.