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Human Resources Assistant


Job Location:

Menomonie, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Title:
Human Resources Assistant

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
HR Assistant

Job Duties:

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department by coordinating employment-related processesmaintainingpersonnel records supporting compliance activities and delivering exceptional customer service to employees students applicants and visitors. This position serves as a key point of contact for HR inquiries andassistswith recruitment onboarding recordkeeping reporting and general office operations.

This role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and a customer serviceoriented approach. The HR Assistant handles sensitive employee information with discretion and accuracy under close supervision.

OfficialUW Title(Code)/ Job DescriptionHR Assistant

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Assists with recruitment personnel resource allocation new employee orientations and maintenance of employee records according to established policies and procedures
  • May provide operational guidance and training on day-to-day activities of student workers and program staff
  • Receives and responds to inquiries in-person via email and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities
  • Interprets applies and disseminates routine recruitment and staffing policies procedures and options to leadership and employees; recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals
  • Prepares and organizes routine administrative communications resources and reports and maintains office equipment and supplies under close supervision

Department:
The University of Wisconsin Stout Polytechnics(UW-Stout Polytechnic)Human Resourcesdepartmentoffice provides leadership policy development guidance and functionalexpertiseto sustain and engage a talented diverse workforce in one of the nations premier higher education systems.We are a trusted partner that valuesinclusivity nurtures resilience and considers the impact of decisions on our greatest resource: people. We model integrity and high ethical standards as we engage in strategic partnerships that advance the greater mission ofUW-Stout Polytechnicand the Universities of Wisconsin.

Compensation:
The starting salarywill be between$20.00- $22.00/hour.A six-month probationary period is.

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.

  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment.

  • Experience delivering high-quality customer service including responding to inquiries resolving routine issues and interacting professionally with internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Human Resources ora relateddiscipline.

  • HR experience in higher education or a large complex organization.

  • Experience managing multiple priorities working independently andmaintainingconfidentiality.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs specifically Outlook Word and Excel; and human resource information system(s) (HRIS) specifically Workday.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing andmaintainpositive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

How to Apply:

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of theMinimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For eachminimum/required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager orsupervisorduring the interview process.

Contact Information:

For questionsregardingthis position or recruitment please contact:

Search Chair: HeatherKnutson

Phone:5194

Email:

If you needassistancewith the online application process or if yousubmittedyour application prior touploadingall the requiredapplication materials please contact:

Search Coordinator:Annette Koleno

Phone:5426

Email:

UW-Stout Polytechnicdoes not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant willbe responsible forensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and formaintainingwork authorization throughout the employment term.

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

  • Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.

  • Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: 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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC