University of Wisconsin Stout is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide professional-level support across multiple HR functional areas. This role balances operational and consultative responsibilities, ensuring accurate processing of HR transactions and contributing to the effective delivery of HR services for a designated division, department, or work unit.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and process HR transactions and maintain personnel data with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to compliance.
- Monitor and audit HR processes (onboarding, performance evaluations, offboarding, training documentation) to ensure institutional and regulatory compliance.
- Support compliance with employment laws and policies (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA).
- Generate HR reports, analyze data for trends, and recommend improvements.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and systems.
- Provide guidance on employee relations and performance concerns; escalate complex issues to HR leadership as needed.
- Assist in conflict resolution and coach managers on effective communication and feedback practices.
- Partner with hiring managers and committees to ensure recruitment activities follow federal and state employment laws, as well as institutional policy.
- Ensure onboarding and orientation activities promote a positive new hire experience.
- Contribute to recruitment strategies by advising on process improvements and candidate engagement.
- Support performance evaluation cycles and provide guidance on tools and processes.
- Assist in designing and delivering HR-related training and communications.
- Participate in initiatives that promote employee engagement and organizational development.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues and institutional stakeholders to improve processes, streamline services, and support HR initiatives.
- Contribute to HR projects and change management efforts through research, communication, and logistical support.
- Serve as an HR representative at unit-level meetings, training, and events.
What We're Looking For
- 2 years of HR experience across multiple functional areas, including but not limited to recruitment/selection, employee relations, providing guidance, and administering compensation, payroll, and benefit programs.
- Experience applying various HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
Nice to Have
- Associate’s degree.
- HR experience in higher education or a large, complex organization.
- Experience with process improvement or HR project implementation.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, working independently, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs and human resource information system(s) (HRIS), specifically Workday.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office programs
- Workday
Team & Environment
You will support a designated division, department, or work unit within the university, fostering an inclusive, efficient, and service-oriented workplace.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive annual starting salary of $50,000 based on qualifications and experience.
- Participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
- Excellent benefits package.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at University of Wisconsin Stout.
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.
