HR Generalist

Universities of Wisconsin

HR Generalist supporting recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee relations at UW Oshkosh. Providing HR business partnership, compliant processing, analytics, and policy support.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeOshkosh • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources support, including recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employment relations, while ensuring compliance with HR best practices and regulatory standards. Proficient in HRIS systems, particularly Workday, and skilled in providing high-quality customer service and communication in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resources SupportHRIS ExperienceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeCustomer Service SkillsBachelor's Degree in Human Resources

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentPayroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationHR Policy DevelopmentData Analytics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityInitiativeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkdayMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

DOLFLSAEEOCADAConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Human Resources support to colleges and/or work units in recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employment relations
Provide high-quality, responsive support while ensuring compliant, timely, and accurate HR processing
Provide strategic support as a human resources business partner
Assist with campus and/or work unit operational policy development
Receive, respond to, and resolve employee questions and problems
Execute and audit work transactions and changes according to established policies and procedures and anticipated deadlines
Provide consultation and perform analytics
Maintain personnel files, communications, and materials for work units through various mediums
Contribute to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work-unit HR policies and procedures according to institutional and legal requirements
Represent the unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
Collaborate with the Department of Human Resources team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Past work experience in Human Resources or a related field
Previous experience with HRIS, preferably Workday or similar software systems
Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with various groups and individuals
Ability to maintain discretion and the highest ethical and professional standards when handling confidential information
Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment with quickly shifting priorities
Strong initiative and ability to remain adaptable to different situations and changes
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
Three or more years of Human Resources or related-field experience preferred
Previous college or university work experience preferred
Previous HRIS systems experience preferred
Related HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
Current knowledge and application of HR best practices and regulatory compliance, including DOL, FLSA, EEOC, and ADA
Resume and cover letter required
Three references, including at least one manager or supervisor, may be requested during the interview process
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment
Final candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, work authorization verification, and education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health plans, currently starting at $45 per month
176 hours of vacation per year (prorated for start date)
36 hours of personal holiday
9 legal holidays (prorated for start date)
176 hours of sick leave for first 18 months
After the first 18 months, employees can earn up to 96 hours of sick leave per fiscal year
Sick leave accumulates without limit and does not expire
Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment
Wisconsin Retirement System pension with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026
Hybrid remote work may be available after successful completion of the initial training period
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities