HR Business Partner

Job Category: Academic Staff • Employment Type: Regular • Job Profile: HR Business Partner

About the role

The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) at UW–Madison is a globally recognized business school, conducting cutting‑edge research and delivering market‑responsive degrees. Under the supervision of the HR Manager, this role serves as the primary HR liaison for assigned departments, providing comprehensive consultation in recruitment, compensation, titling, and workforce planning for a variety of employment categories. The position advises on human resources policies, procedures, best practices and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultative Human Resources resource and liaison.
• Interpret, advise on, apply and disseminate complex policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; recommend best strategies according to established objectives and goals.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for various HR functions such as employee trainings, recruitments, compensation, and payroll.
• Facilitate and process complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures.
• Receive and respond to inquiries in‑person, via email, and through various communication mediums, relaying information to appropriate entities.
• Audit human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans and direct staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional experience in one or more human resources areas (required).
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources or a related field (Communications, Psychology, Business, Public Administration, etc.).
• Current professional HR certification preferred.
• Preferred: Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a similar advisory role.
• Preferred: Experience working within a higher education institution or other complex organization.
• Preferred: Experience with Workday.
• Preferred: Experience developing, documenting, implementing, and improving HR‑related processes.
• Preferred: Experience developing reports and analytics using various systems and software.
• Preferred: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Compensation

The minimum salary for the position is $65,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Details are available at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Contact Information

Se Ann Yang – se.yang@wisc.edu – 608‑263‑2975
Relay Access (WTRS): 7‑1‑1.

Diversity Statement

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