About This Role
Directing the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources for the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is the core of this role. This position manages core HR services, ensures accurate and timely HR transactions, and supports employees, supervisors, and campus partners with HR processes and information. The role works in partnership with other university offices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Universities of Wisconsin personnel policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment laws as well as Universities of Wisconsin personnel policies and institutional reporting requirements
- Provide functional leadership for the Workday HCM system
- Leverage Workday and related HR technologies to deliver accurate data, enhance HR service, and strengthen compliance
- Lead efforts to train and support campus stakeholders in the effective use of Workday and associated HR systems
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of Human Resources, including staffing, workflow, and high-quality service delivery
- Foster a professional and positive work environment that promotes collaboration and constructive problem solving
- Ensure consistent application of HR procedures and responsive customer service
- Serve as a resource to campus constituents and the HR staff
- Oversee the core functions and services of the Office of Human Resources for faculty, academic staff, university staff, and student employees
- Manage and administer the annual operating budget for the Office of Human Resources
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that meet the human resource needs of the university and support the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff in collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Human Resources
- Apply a comprehensive and strategic approach to communicating human resource policies and procedures to employees and supervisors
- Assure guidance and support is also provided to employees and their shared governance groups in a manner that minimizes conflicts in the workplace and promotes communication and enhanced performance
- Work in close collaboration with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance as well as university divisions, colleges, departments, and offices to develop strategies, programs, and policies that create and support an inclusive work environment
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration, or related field
- 5 years leading human resource functions, which may include employee recruitment and retention, performance and evaluation planning, employee relations, payroll and benefits, employee and supervisor training, and career and leadership development
