Human Resources Manager for Libraries | University of Wisconsin Madison - Military Veterans
at Herc- Greater Chicago
Job Summary: The Libraries' HR team provides HR, payroll and benefit services to approximate 210 staff and 400 student employees. We are a small team, and this provides us with the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of job duties, play an active role in HR projects and committees, build leadership skills through new opportunities, and support each other's work. As the leader of the Libraries' HR team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of operations, ensuring tasks and projects are completed on time, and leads the team through changes to policy and procedures. This position also serves as the workforce relations expert, coaching employees and supervisors through conversations, helping supervisors manage personnel concerns, and implementing disciplinary actions if needed. Included in these duties is serving as the main contact for FMLA and disability accommodations. Finally, this position will contribute to the implementation of large-scale campus and division projects and assists the Director of Business Administration with policy development and compensation exercises. Responsibilities: Designs, implements and monitors more than one human resources (HR) functional program such as payroll, recruitment, and employee relations and benefits. May supervise staff. Assists in strategy development to ensure the unit is able to process and support workforce needs and ensure regulatory compliance. 5% Identifies, designs, implements, and monitors Human Resources and staff training programs consistent with strategic objectives and initiatives 30% Directs and manages unit operational functions and/or staff 20% Identifies, proposes, implements, and interprets employment policies and practices for stakeholders, and provides recommendations for changes 15% Monitors programs and practices to ensure compliance with human resources laws, regulations, and institutional policies 30% Serves as subject matter expert to support unit managers' alignment of business needs and human resources strategy Tasks: Supervises the Libraries Human Resources' Team Ensures day-to-day operations are meeting the needs of the Libraries. Backs-up team members as needed Serves as the subject matter expert for workforce/employee relations. Addresses personnel issues, coaches employees and supervisors, and monitors performance management. Manages the disciplinary process in collaboration with the supervisor and the Director of Business Administration Implements state pay plans, compensation and bonus exercises, and other programs as directed Serves as the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) to manage accommodations and leads the administration of FMLA Occasionally develops and facilitates information sessions or trainings Contributes to the implementation of large-scale campus and division projects Represents the Libraries and campus committees 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Required Qualifications - Significant work experience concentrated in core HR functions such as workforce/employee relations, disability accommodations, recruitment, payroll, and benefits - Ability to manage or participate in difficult conversations to resolve issues - Experience leading teams or projects - Ability to clearly communicate complex information to a wide audience Preferred Qualifications - Experience managing FMLA and/or disability accommodation processes - Experience with assisting and coaching supervisors and employees through difficult conversations, up to and including disciplinary action - Experience leading a team through daily operations and adjusting workloads according to demands - Experience reviewing and revising policies and procedures - Knowledge of state and federal laws related to human resources practices Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The planned schedule is onsite 3 days a week and remote for 2 days. You are welcome to work additional days onsite. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: A cover letter and resume are required. All applications must be submitted through Jobs at UW. Please reach out to jobs@library.wisc.edu with any questions. Contact: Anne Murphy-Lom anne.murphylom@wisc.edu 608-262-2768 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: HR Manager(HR011) Department(s): A49-GENERAL LIBRARY/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 312240-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Madison, WI

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