HR Generalist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist provides support across multiple HR functions including transaction processing policy development and personnel record management. This role oversees all student hiring at UWRF serving as a subject matter expert and compliance advisor while also acting as the campus benefits liaison to facilitate communication with UWSS and support employee wellness initiatives. The specialist administers all leaves of absence in compliance with FMLA and Wisconsin leave laws manages Paid Parental Leave Workers Compensation and leads offboarding processes. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time. Maintains a high customer service orientation with the employees for which this position serves and with other coworkers in the Office of Human Resources and the greater campus community. Maintains confidentiality of personnel matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides consultation performs analytics and maintains personnel files communications and materials for the work unit through various mediums.

  • Maintain knowledge of employment and related statutes laws and regulations with emphasis on FMLAADA and Workers Compensation.

  • Serves as the campus benefits liaison escalating concerns and facilitating communication with UWSS benefits resources. Acts as the main point of contact for benefits-related guests and activities on campus.

• Executes and audits HR transactions and changes in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines.

• Receives responds to and resolves employee questions and concerns related to HR processes.

• Represents the unit/program at institutional workshops informational meetings and training sessions.

  • Serves on the Campus Safety Committee

• Contributes to the development implementation interpretation and revision of work unit HR policies and procedures in alignment with institutional and legal rules and regulations.

• Serves as backup to update and maintain the Human Resources website.

• Oversees all aspects of student hiring at UWRF acting as a subject matter expert and advisor. Understanding of student federal work study and funding processes in Workday. Develops procedures communications and serves as the primary point of contact for compliance in student employment.

• Backup to student hourly HR Process Coordinator as needed.

• Promotes Well Wisconsin initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to support employee wellness and engagement.

• Administers all leaves of absence ensuring compliance with FMLA and Wisconsin state leave laws. Provides oversight and guidance as the campus subject matter expert for Paid Parental Leave.

• Manages all offboarding procedures for the campus including processing terminations maintaining accurate records and gathering exit survey data.

• Leads continuous improvement efforts in data collection and reporting related to attrition. Partners with other departments to understand their needs share timely feedback and escalate concerns as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines

• Receives responds to and resolves employee questions and problems

• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops informational meetings and training sessions

• Provides consultation performs analytics and/or maintains personnel files communications and materials for work unit through various mediums

• Contributes to the development implementation interpretation and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations

Department:

Human Resources

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree.

• Three years work experience in human resources.

• Knowledge of employment and related statutes laws and regulations with emphasis on FMLAADA and Workers Compensation.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Ability to work independently plan and organize complex tasks problem solve establish priorities and complete multiple tasks in stressful conditions under strict timelines.

• Effective organizational and task prioritization skills.

• Ability to perform conflict resolution and ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a positive manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and foster teamwork.

• Ability to read analyze and comprehend information and make effective decisions.

• Ability to communicate succinctly organize information and develop presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work ensuring error-free data entry documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality integral to human resources practices; use discretion in responding to confidential matters.

• Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word) spreadsheets (MS Excel) presentation software (MS PowerPoint) e-mail Internet and enterprise resource information systems such as Workday.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in human resources business administration or related field.

• Professional in Human Resources or SHRM certification.

• Experience administering FMLA leave.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Michelle Benedict

Chief Human Resources Officer and Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 5 2026.

This position is a salary grade 20 starting at $55000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to: Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources at .

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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