HR Generalist
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Position Title:
HR GeneralistJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
HR GeneralistJob Duties:
The Human Resources Operations Generalist provides administrative and operational support to the Department of Human Resources. Provides human resources (HR) information and support to a work unit regarding more than one HR functional area to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. The position ensures efficient operations throughout the department maintains personnel files coordinates logistics and maintains data assists with development and maintenance of operational policies processes and procedures and serves as a representative of the department.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries (in person phone and email)
Manage front-desk operations including student staff scheduling and supervision
Maintain personnel records process HR transactions and support compliance audits
Administer FMLA Paid Parental Leave and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Represent HR at campus events and contribute to policy and process improvement
Support onboarding/offboarding and maintain the HR office environment
Were looking for a detail-oriented service-minded professional with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR processes and compliance.
Additional Information:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Selected candidates will be required to complete anI-9form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available. Primary work will be conducted on the UW-Milwaukee campus with remote work requests considered after the initial training period. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the development implementation interpretation and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
- Represents unit/program at institutional workshops informational meetings and training sessions
- Receives responds to and resolves employee questions and problems
- Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
- Provides consultation performs analytics and/or maintains personnel files communications and materials for work unit through various mediums
Minimum Qualifications
Experience serving as a customer resource responding to both routine and complex inquiries
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Knowledge of human resources policies and practices acquired through work experience or an educational program
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and other commonly used business productivity software
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in human resources business or a related field
Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (e.g. PeopleSoft Workday)
PHR or SPHR certification
Experience managing personnel and compliance records
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying employment laws regulations policies and guidelines
Target Salary Range
$55000 to $60000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWMs commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation sick leave (with no expiration) personal holiday and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Applications Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
A resume
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of September 4 2025. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at .
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law.UWMwill not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
