HR Manager – Administrative Regional Team

. Lead the L&S Administrative Regional Team 2 and support HR needs of students, faculty, and staff .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the L&S Administrative Regional Team 2 and support HR needs of students, faculty, and staff
Deliver day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits services to assigned units
Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and community within the team
Provide HR expertise and oversee workload management
Partner with department administrators and collaborate with L&S teams and campus partners
Identify and implement process improvements, enhanced system utilization, and service excellence
Identify, design, implement, and monitor Human Resources and staff training programs
Monitor programs and practices for compliance with HR laws, regulations, and institutional policies
Direct and manage unit operational functions and/or staff
Serve as subject matter expert aligning managers' business needs with HR strategy
Interpret employment policies and practices and recommend changes

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, payroll, or related role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, and campus partners
Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting HR policies and procedures
Experience with improving processes, navigating change, and/or applying systems thinking to work
Experience utilizing a Human Resource Information System (e.g. Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.)
Bachelor's degree required
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Resume/Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter required

Comp & perks