Training & Development Lead

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick days

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Training & Development Lead within the Human Resources department. This role focuses on delivering and coordinating employee training and providing guidance to staff and managers on routine HR issues.

The position emphasizes partnership with internal stakeholders, program development, and ensuring compliance with personnel policies. Regular attention to employee development supports the university’s teaching, research, and public service missions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; experience may substitute the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of training/public speaking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, document, monitor, and report on Mandatory Employee Training.
• Design and deliver training resources in response to employee relations needs.
• Advise staff and managers on routine employee issues and document activities.
• Serve as SME for employee relations policies and processes.
• Assist HR Business Partners as workload permits.
• Develop programs aligned with unit objectives and institutional strategies.

Skills

Training/Public Speaking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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.

Position Title

Training & Development Lead

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

HR Generalist

Job Duties

The Department of Human Resources at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for a Training and Development Lead. This position provides human resources (HR) information and support to employee relations group with a focus on employee training.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Coordinates, documents, monitors, and reports on Mandatory Employee Training
• Evaluates frequency of employee relations issues. Designs and delivers training and information resources in response
• Advises employees, supervisors, managers, and human resources staff regarding routine employee issues and documents activities according to established policies and procedures
• Serves as a subject matter expert for employee relations policies and processes
• Serves as a backup and aid for HR Business Partners when workload permits
• Assists in the development and delivery of programs and policies aligned with unit objectives and institutional employee relations strategies
• Participates in grievance issues, employee disciplinary transactions and terminations, and exit interviews upon request
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for managers regarding the resolution of workforce relations issues
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and concerns
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and administer training to campus constituents

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Campus Child Care Center, and Information Technology Services.

The review of applications starts on October 30, 2026. Applications received on or before October 30th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums

Department

Human Resources

Compensation

$50,000 / year

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Training/Public Speaking experience
• Workday experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook experience

Application deadlines

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Informationaboutyourbenefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

Highlights Include

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.