HR Director

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The Director of Human Resources oversees the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources for the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. This position is responsible for managing core HR services ensuring accurate and timely HR transactions and supporting employees supervisors and campus partners with HR processes and information. Core functional areas of the Office of Human Resources include employment services payroll and benefits employee relations support performance management administration and training coordination. This position is also responsible for ensuring the university remains in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Universities of Wisconsin personnel policies and procedures. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Personnel.

The review of applications starts onMarch 23 2026.Applications received on or beforeMarch 23rdareprioritizedand review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse 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 .

Key Job Responsibilities:

Campus Collaboration

Work in close collaboration with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance as well as university divisions colleges departments and offices to develop strategies programs and policies that create and support an inclusive work environment.

Policy & Procedures

In collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Personnel develop and implement policies and procedures that meet the human resource needs of the university and support the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff employees. Apply a comprehensive and strategic approach to the development of human resource policies including ongoing communications to employees and supervisors. Assure guidance and support is also provided to employees and their shared governance groups in a manner that minimizes conflicts in the workplace and promotes communication and enhanced performance.

Compliance

Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment laws as well as Universities of Wisconsin personnel policies and institutional reporting requirements.

HR Information Technology

Provide functional leadership for the Workday HCM system. Leverage Workday and related HR technologies to deliver accurate data enhance HR service and strengthen compliance. Lead efforts to train and support campus stakeholders in the effective use of Workday and associated HR systems.

• Exercises supervisory authority including hiring transferring suspending promoting managing conduct and performance discharging assigning rewarding disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Leadership & Management

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of Human Resources including staffing workflow and high-quality service delivery. Foster a professional and positive work environment that promotes collaboration and constructive problem solving. Ensure consistent application of HR procedures and responsive customer service. Serve as a resource to campus constituents and the HR staff and oversee the core functions and services of the Office of Human Resources for faculty academic staff university staff and student employees. Core responsibilities include payroll and benefit administration employee relations training and development employee assistance programs and oversight of the Workday HCM system.

Financial Management

Responsible for budgeting and fiscal management of the annual operating budget for the Office of Human Resources.

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Human Resources

Compensation:

$115000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in human resources business or public administration or related field is required
• 5 years leading and managing human resource functions including employee recruitment and retention performance and evaluation planning employee relations payroll and benefits employee and supervisor training and career and leadership development.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad range of people. Strong presentation skills.
• A collaborative team-oriented style. The ability to develop solid collaborative relationships with a diverse group of campus constituents including faculty staff and students.
• A demonstrated service orientation and proactive in providing service and support to campus stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A masters degree in human resources business or public administration or related field.
• Professional certification in human resources.
• Progressively responsible experience in human resource management in higher education
• A total of eight or more years of experience in human resource management and supervision in a higher education public sector or private sector setting.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Workday

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)

CV/ Resume

Contact Information:

Emily Roraff

Special Notes:

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will 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.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.