Associate Human Resources Generalist - Job Rotation Program

Job Summary:

When you are part of the Job Rotation Program, you'll do important work that has impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our Job Rotation Program participants experience four 6-month rotation assignments in human resource positions over two years to provide broad exposure in different facets of human resources across campus. Join our program in this world-renowned university where every employee contributes to the Wisconsin Idea, located in one of the most livable cities in America!

Program Highlights:
-Regular interactions with senior university leadership
-Hands-on experiences in diverse settings across campus gaining exposure, networking, and mentoring opportunities
-Participation with cohort in on-going professional development and in building an inclusive environment
-Diverse assignments across business units and organizational functions that explore generalist and specialist pathways
-Eligibility and support in transitioning to a post-program role on campus including participation in our Alumni Network

Rotational experiences consider individual interests and are designed and tailored by the program to meet university priorities. Employees are hired and onboarded as a cohort to provide a community experience with a focus on shared learning and contributing to the development of the program overall. All three tracks of the program - Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, prepare rotators to be well-equipped to transition to permanent roles on campus at the end of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, rotating employees can expect:
-A growth mindset and exposure to varied people, perspectives, and skills from a depth and breadth of experiences
-A wide network of colleagues to appreciate the interrelatedness of roles and operations across campus
-Greater involvement and ownership in your professional development
-The ability to develop and grow in your role and pursue a career path that honors your values and interests

Prioritizing the employee experience cultivates a resilient and engaging culture within the Job Rotation Program and across the work environments you will be immersed in. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation and allow employees to thrive, which is essential for our future growth.

Responsibilities:

Provides human resources (HR) information and support to a work unit regarding more than one HR functional area to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. Maintains personnel records and assists with work unit operational policy development.

• 25% Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums
• 25% Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• 20% Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• 5% Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• 10% Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
• 10% Engage in developmental related activities specific to the Rotation Program and each Rotation assignment
• 5% Build relationships with the rotation departments, cohorts, alumni and JRP Manager and contributes to the growth and development of assigned departments and program overall

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 or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology, or any other related field by start date

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-Learning agility and desire for experience acros