HR Talent Partner (2 Vacancies)

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Position Title:
HR Talent Partner (2 Vacancies)

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
HR Generalist

Job Duties:

The HR Talent Partner (HR Generalist) serves as a trusted advisor to colleges and departments. These positions deliver both consultative and transactional HR support across the full employee lifecycle-helping to recruit, develop, engage, and retain a diverse and high-performing workforce. Through close partnership with leaders, the HR Talent Partners support key institutional priorities by fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture that empowers employees to thrive, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and advances the university's vision of being a catalyst for innovation and regional growth.

In this dynamic role, the HR Talent Partners coordinate day-to-day HR functions including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, FMLA administration, learning and development, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. These positions also provide guidance, resolve workplace concerns, facilitate training, contribute to policy development, and represent Human Resources across the institution-while also leading programs aligned with individual expertise. Guided by UW-Green Bay's core values-Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude-the HR Talent Partners help create an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and inspired. Together, We Rise.


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

• Independently facilitate institution-wide programs in specialty areas based upon skills, interest, and expertise.

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

• Provides advice and consultation, performs transactional activities, maintains personnel files, develops communications and materials, and facilitates training for assigned group(s) through various mediums for HR activities across the entire employee career lifecycle.

• 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

Compensation:

Minimum compensation of $53,125.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience at time of application
• Experience in human resources or related field
• Working knowledge of desktop hardware and business software programs (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint)
• Experience utilizing a Human Resources Information System (e.g. PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.)
• Public speaking and/or training experience
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service with a proven ability to build, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education or similar work environment
• Bilingual, preferably in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oneida
• Experience using sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules, policies and/or procedures
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and high standards of ethics and fairness in the execution of position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting organizational efforts to create and nurture an engaging and welcoming work community
• Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies, including experience coaching, guiding, and/or advising supervisors and employees
• Experience with change management, business process review, and/or new system implementation.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and drive business outcomes.

Conditions of Appointment:

Some travel required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.

This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.


Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

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The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.


In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.


Benefit Details

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.


In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.


For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct

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 or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.


Confidentiality Statement

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).


Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.


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.