HR Manager Talent Strategy

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

HR Manager

Job Summary:

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence Human Resources team is seeking a collaborative forward-thinking HR Manager to support the development and implementation of talent strategies and programs that strengthen organizational effectiveness and enhance the employee experience. This role manages a diverse portfolio of HR functions including compensation talent development recruitment and selection performance management and workforce relations.

Working closely with the HR Associate Director HR colleagues and organizational partners the HR Manager will translate organizational priorities into effective HR practices manage key programs and initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. This position combines hands-on program management with strategic problem-solving offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how we attract develop engage and retain talent.

The ideal candidate brings broad HR knowledge sound judgment and a practical solutions-oriented approach to addressing workforce needs. They enjoy building relationships improving processes using data to inform decisions and developing programs that support both employee success and organizational goals. Above all they are passionate about creating thoughtful effective HR practices that help people and organizations thrive.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors programs and practices to ensure compliance with human resources laws regulations and institutional policies

• Identifies designs implements and monitors Human Resources and staff training programs consistent with strategic objectives and initiatives

• Serves as subject matter expert to support unit managers alignment of business needs and human resources strategy

• Directs and manages unit operational functions and/or staff

• Identifies proposes implements and interprets employment policies and practices for stakeholders and provides recommendations for changes

Department:

UW-Madison College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence Human Resources

Compensation:

The minimum salary is $90000 but may be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation holidays and paid time off
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts
- Retirement benefits

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience developing implementing administering and/or evaluating HR programs policies and processes.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines such as compensation recruitment and selection talent development performance management and employee relations.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies procedures and guidelines consistently while exercising sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational or project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service continuous improvement and the development of effective equitable and employee-centered HR practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education public-sector HR or another complex environment.
• Experience managing or improving talent acquisition onboarding performance management employee engagement or professional development programs.
• Experience advising supervisors and managers on employee relations performance concerns policy interpretation and workplace matters.
• Experience with Workday

Education:

Bachelors degree preferred

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• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
• Resume

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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. 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.

Contact Information:

Kayla Weisensel

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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.

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Required Experience:

Manager