HR Business Partner

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Serve as a main point of contact for assigned work units and process recruitment and employee lifecycle transactions .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human resources processes, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with HR policies. Proficient in utilizing software systems for data management and communication within healthcare or academic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resources ExperiencePolicy InterpretationRecruitment ProcessesEmployee RelationsHR Generalist Role

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Hard Skills

HR TransactionsEmployee Lifecycle ManagementPolicy Compliance AuditingData ManagementRecruitmentCompensationPayroll ProcessingTraining DevelopmentEmployment Law KnowledgeComplex Policy Communication

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationConsultative SkillsProblem-SolvingStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

DatabasesSpreadsheetsHR Software Systems

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentAcademic EnvironmentHuman Resources PoliciesEmployee RelationsWork Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a main point of contact for assigned work units and process recruitment and employee lifecycle transactions
Facilitate and process complex HR transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
Audit human resources reports for policy and procedure compliance
Develop and implement HR processes and procedures for employee training, recruitment, compensation, and payroll
Respond to inquiries in person, by email, and through other communication channels
Deliver and implement health system HR priorities aligned with business unit objectives
Contribute to strategic plans and direct staff implementation of initiatives
Serve as a consultative HR resource and liaison to leadership and employees
Interpret, advise on, apply, and disseminate complex HR policies, procedures, and options
Collaborate with subject matter experts on daily tasks, projects, and school-wide initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of human resources related experience
Professional experience interpreting, applying, and communicating complex policies and procedures, preferably related to employment law and/or HR policies
Proficiency using multiple sources of information and software systems, including databases, documents, and spreadsheets, to maintain accurate personnel or organizational data
Experience working within a healthcare or academic environment (preferred)
Experience in an HR Generalist role, including recruitment, employee relations, and/or compensation (preferred)
Bachelor's degree, preferably focused in Human Resources, Business, or Communications (preferred)
Cover letter required
Resume required
Must continuously maintain eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits