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Full-time
On-site
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly
HR Professional

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:

HR Generalist

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

HR Generalist

Job Duties:

Essential Duties

  • Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for the work unit through various mediums
  • 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 the unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
  • Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources processes and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations

Other Duties

  • Collaborate and handle employee and visitor inquiries
  • Manage HR projects as defined by leadership
  • Help implement HR business process improvement
  • Resolving or assisting with basic employee and manager issues

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities
  • Ability to interpret HR policy, procedures, and practices
  • Knowledge of recruitment, payroll, and benefits
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with Workday
  • Knowledge of or exposure to HR Analytics
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations

Department:

Human Resources

Compensation:

$60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.  Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources, or similar

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Workday

  • Knowledge of or exposure to HR Analytics

How to Apply:

You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

 

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

 

Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.   

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.

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