HR Generalist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Provide consultation to departments, units, and programs supported by the Administrative Services Unit .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and employee records management while maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality. Proficient in providing consultation and support to diverse teams, ensuring compliance and effective communication throughout the employee lifecycle.

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HR ExperienceHuman Capital Management SoftwarePolicy InterpretationEmployee TrainingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentOnboardingEmployee Records ManagementCompensationPayrollHR Administrative ProcessesCompliance MonitoringProject PlanningAnalyticsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer ServiceActive ListeningCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayOracleSAP

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationState ServiceConfidential InformationCriminal Background Check

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultation to departments, units, and programs supported by the Administrative Services Unit
Respond to and resolve employee inquiries regarding HR matters
Coordinate, process, and audit recruitment, titling, compensation, and other HR transactions and personnel record changes throughout the employee lifecycle
Provide administrative support for general HR, compliance monitoring, project planning and implementation, training, and related HR needs
Represent the Administrative Services Unit at workshops, meetings, and training sessions
Provide backup HR support outside the assigned portfolio
Contribute to developing, implementing, interpreting, and revising HR policies and procedures
Execute and audit work transactions and changes according to policies and deadlines
Provide consultation, perform analytics, and maintain personnel files, communications, and materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous HR experience supporting multiple functional areas, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, compensation, payroll, and related HR administrative processes
Ability to engage, support, and collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage competing priorities, triage tasks, adapt to interruptions, and meet deadlines
Effective oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Positive, calm, and helpful approach with active listening and confirmation of understanding
Ability to maintain discretion and high ethical and professional standards with confidential information
Prior experience with human capital management software suites such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP (preferred)
Prior experience interpreting policy and providing consultations regarding policy (preferred)
Experience in higher education and/or state service (preferred)
Experience presenting to large groups or conducting employee training (preferred)
Associate degree (preferred)
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Resume and responses to the three application prompts required
Employment may require a criminal background check and reference questions regarding misconduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund