HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Salary:

Minimum $62,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed to attracting, retaining, and rewarding a highly qualified and diverse workforce by supporting competitive and equitable compensation practices through a job framework, salary structure and clear and flexible salary administrative guidelines.

Qualifications and experience are factors considered for pay above the minimum wage posted within the salary grade 21 (salary details: https://hr.wisc.edu/pay/salary-structure/ ).

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of paraprofessional Division level Human Resources work providing assistance to the Human Resources team in the Support Services Unit as a member of the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD).

This position works in a team environment to support the necessary functions within the human resources areas and serves as the primary point of contact for Division employee questions as well as advising on HR policies and procedures. The HR Business Partner is responsible for multiple functions, including hiring, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, life-cycle transactions, benefits, and employee relations.

The HR Business Partner is expected to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and act with tact and discretion.

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.

• 25% 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
• 20% Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
• 15% 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
• 15% 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
• 5% Required to work special events and assignments as designated by the Department.

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-Minimum of 1 year experience working in Human Resources (payroll, benefits, recruitment, etc.) or related field(s).

-Professional experience managing and improving complex administrative processes.

-Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures

- Capability to conduct research, analyze data, and discuss workable solutions - Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

The incumbent is expected to function with a high degree of independence and will routinely interpret and apply a broad-based knowledge of complex human resources laws, regulation, policies, and procedures, in coordination with the UW Madison Office of Human Resources, state and federal guidelines for affirmative action, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO), and other state and federal employment laws.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin Madison Police Department participates in the State of Wisconsin excellent benefit program that includes the following:

-Comprehensive health insurance and prescription coverage
-Supplemental dental and vision insurance
-Life and disability insurance
-Accident coverage
-Long-term care insurance
-Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
-Coverage under the Wisconsin Retirement System (employer matching)
-403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Accounts
-Education Tuition Reimbursement
-Paid Trainings
-Paid workout time

Generous paid leave:
-Vacation benefits that increase over time
-Nine paid legal holidays
-Paid personal holidays
-Paid sick leave

Due to the nature of the position and the fact the person hired is an employee of a police department, persons in this position must pass the initial application screening, all steps of the hiring process, an extensive background investigation including credit history check, reference checks, drug screen, physical and psychological examination prior to beginning employment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the " " button to start the application process. As part of the application process you will be required to upload your cover letter and resume in to the Talent Recruitment and Engagement Management System during the application process.

In your cover letter & resume, please address the following:

* Describe your experience in handling multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines.

* Describe your experience and/or training working with office software including any Human Resource/Payroll systems. Please list each software program and the context each program was used in.

* In your work history, please briefly describe roles and duties in each position.

Contact:

Amanda Buckley
abuckley2@wisc.edu
608-219-8367
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

HR Business Partner(HR008)

Department(s):

A770100-UNIV POLICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE ADMINISTRATION

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

271613-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Dec 8 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Jan 2 2023 11:55 PM Central Standard Time