This position performs UHS HR activities across multiple functions, including recruitment, performance management, database management, staff communication and training. Specific duties will include:
Administration of background checks Administration of I-9s Management of communication channels and staff responses via email and UHS intranet, as well as HR support for UHS employee newsletter Maintenance of the UHS HR database and internal HR dashboard Development of workflows and training materials for assigned areas
Responsibilities:
Performs routine human resources activities and provides general administrative support in more than one functional area such as recruitment, classification, payroll and benefits for a work unit. Serves as a resource contact disseminating information on rules, regulations, procedures, and statutes.
20% 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
30% Assists with recruitment, personnel resource allocation, new employee orientations, and maintenance of employee records according to established policies and procedures
25% Prepares and organizes routine administrative communications, resources, and reports and maintains office equipment and supplies, under close supervision
25% Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required H.S. Diploma
Required H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
1 year experience in human resource role required. May be as student employee or intern.
Highly preferred candidate will also have customer service experience and HR training, such as courses toward a certificate.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Schedule:
Standard hours are between 8a and 4:30p; One Tuesday a month schedule is 9a-5:30p; Additional flexing of hours may be needed to meet operational needs.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Subject to change based on operational needs.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $22.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
UHS is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
A period of evaluation will be required, and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply Online link above or below to apply. You will be required to create an account or log in to an existing account. Please upload a cover letter and resume or CV to apply. You will be asked to provide references as part of the application process.
Contact:
Liz Valentine liz.valentine@wisc.edu 608-890-0281 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
HR Assistant(HR007)
Department(s):
A579400-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/HUMAN RESOURCES
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
260810-CP
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.
