HR Generalist

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The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has an opening for an HR Generalist. DoIT is an exciting and dynamic work environment grounded in organizational principles that include family and personal life/work balance; an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment; professional development opportunities; innovation; and alignment with the campus's teaching, learning, and research missions.  DoIT provides core IT infrastructure services to the university, develops and implements services for the university and in some cases, for the Universities of Wisconsin, plays a major role in managing the state-wide higher education network and regional networks.

The UW-Madison Division of Information Technology has an opening for an HR Generalist! This is a fast-paced and exciting position in a flexible work environment. Join our team in providing excellent customer service and centralized HR team support related to monitoring service accounts, reviewing and processing HR transactions, creating, analyzing and maintaining various HR specific reports, performance management support, mandatory training compliance, supporting medical and paid parental leave of absences, time and absence reporting and support, orientations, on- and off-boarding support work, employment verifications and work authorizations, and other related areas. 

The candidate selected for this position may perform a combination of on-site and remote work subject to an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA), which is reviewed and approved annually. Remote work requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university-provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

This position will initially last one year, with the possibility of extending the position up to a maximum of two years and/or it may turn into an ongoing appointment based on program need and funding availability.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions

• Supports assigned areas of a divisional human resources office, which may include a combination of the following: workforce relations, performance management, time and absence, compliance, and/or general HR administration

• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums

• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems 

• 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

Department:

Division of Information Technology, Human Resources

DoIT Human Resources is a model for human resources excellence and leadership. We seek to innovate, build collaborative work relationships, focus on customer-centered service and commit to continuous improvement. We do so while embodying DoIT’s mission, vision and guiding principles.

Compensation:

Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well qualified applicants can expect to earn between $55,000 - $65,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working within an HRIS system such as Workday, including tasks such as workflow initiation, reporting, and data auditing
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint for document creation, data analysis, and presentation development
• Knowledge of FMLA regulations and leave administration practices
• Experience running and auditing cyclical reports
• Professional experience sharing information in one-on-one and group settings, through various mediums
• Effective in managing follow-up actions and ensuring accuracy in documentation and communication to uphold compliance standards
• Professional experience in a HR office with a focus on team support and cross-functional collaboration

Education:

Associate's Degree Preferred

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume
-Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

DoIT Human Resources

608-263-1790

doit-hr@doit.wisc.edu

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.