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 $90,000, 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:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

How to Apply:

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Upload required documents:

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

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's 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

[email protected]

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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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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