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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
HR Generalist
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 resources-related 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
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. 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.
The Job Rotation Program is designed to develop high-potential talent into future leaders of the university. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, participants receive an official program certification. Cohort members work with program management in the transition to permanent positions that are consistent with their career interests and the needs of the university.
There are multiple positions available. The anticipated start date is July 2026.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
- Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums
- Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
- Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
- Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
Department:
Office of Human Resources, Talent Pathways
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $53,000 and is not negotiable.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
Ability to work on-campus in Madison, WI. (Hybrid flexibility will vary rotation by rotation.)
Learning agility and desire for experience across the diverse domains of Human Resources
Adaptability to adjust to new work environments and flexibility to adjust actions and mindset to new situations
Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative in advocating and prioritizing workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and work within ambiguity
Detail-oriented and robust problem-solving and decision-making skills
Foundational human resources knowledge and/or related experience
Reliable critical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to prepare, analyze and interpret human resources policy and procedures
Able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior relevant internship or entry-level experience
Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures
Experience with projects and day-to-day administrative human resources work
Capability to conduct research, analyze data, and discuss workable solutions
Presentation skills
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.
How to Apply:
As part of your application, please upload the following documents (PDF or Word format preferred):
1. Your resume
2. A single document answering the three prompts below:
Why are you interested in UW–Madison's Job Rotation Program, and what do you hope to achieve from this experience?
What parts of human resources fascinate you and why?
What has been your biggest accomplishment in school or work that demonstrates your experience and/or interest in human resources?
Be sure to label your document clearly with your name and the title “Job Rotation Program Responses.”
Your responses will help us better understand your motivation, interests, and potential success in the program. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Job Rotation Program.
Please note: Do not submit a traditional cover letter. Instead, respond thoughtfully to the three questions listed above.
For tips and tools for building your resume, visit UW-Madison's Resume and Cover Letters resource page.
Please note that 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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.
Contact Information:
Paul Vogt, paul.vogt@wisc.edu
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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.
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