Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Associate Director, the HR Business Partner is responsible for processing payroll, funding changes, benefits enrollment, recruitment, immigration coordination, new hire onboarding, life-cycle changes, employee relations, compensation and titling, and other various HR functions. This position will support faculty, staff, postdocs, students, and visiting scholars at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID). WID's current headcount is over 125 employees.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for employee questions as well as advising on HR policies and procedures. The HR Business Partner is expected to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and act with tact and discretion. This position will work closely with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) on most HR transactions.

About WID: Our mission is discovering simplicity in complex systems. WID advances frontiers of knowledge, accelerates development of solutions, and engages the State of Wisconsin through interdisciplinary research conducted by a vibrant community of diverse researchers. To learn more about WID, please visit https://wid.wisc.edu/.

Responsibilities:

Interprets, advises, and serves as a consultative resource to schools/colleges/divisions on strategy, policies, procedures, statutes, laws, and other human resources services to ensure compliance in accordance to policy and law.

• 20% Serves as a consultative Human Resources resource and liaison. Interprets, advises on, applies and disseminates complex policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; and recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals
• 25% Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
• 5% Audits human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• 15% Develops and implements processes and procedures for one or many various HR functions such as employee trainings, recruitments, compensation, and payroll
• 20% Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities
• 5% Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals
• 10% In collaboration with International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS), prepares visa applications and ensures compliance with immigration policy.

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.

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
In lieu of a bachelor's degree professional work experience will be considered

Qualifications:

License/Certification:

Preferred
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional Certification

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and skills. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. University sponsorship of an employment visa is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click the 'Apply Now' button to create a UW-Madison Jobs profile and begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references.

Contact:

Sheila O'Brien
sgobrien@wisc.edu
608-316-4338
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

HR Business Partner(HR008)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/WID/WI INST DISC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

296936-AS

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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