Employee Experience Partner

University of Wisconsin-Madison

HR Business Partner dedicated to enhancing employee experiences and supporting departmental operations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Collaborating with employees and supervisors across departments.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and implements processes and procedures for one or many various HR functions such as employee trainings, recruitments, compensation, and payroll
Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities
Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures
Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals
Serves as a consultative Human Resources resource and liaison
Conducts monthly expense analysis and financial reconciliation activities, including review of budget workbooks, monitoring expenditures, and processing backup requisitions and Shared Investment Requests (SIRs) in accordance with established procedures
Processes and monitors financial funding transactions, including non-salary cost transfers, accounting adjustments, payroll accounting adjustments, and other funding reallocations
Maintains position and employee costing allocations by entering, updating, and validating funding strings for new hires, position changes, and ongoing personnel actions to support accurate payroll and financial reporting
Enhances the candidate and employee experience by coordinating welcoming, inclusive, and supportive experiences throughout the employment lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building positive relationships and providing responsive support, guidance, or service to employees, students, customers, or other stakeholders in a complex organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, establish trust, and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Experience managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing needs, and maintaining organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
Experience supporting administrative, operational, financial, or budgeting processes, including reviewing, tracking, reconciling, or processing transactions and related information

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
tax-advantaged savings accounts
participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ManagementBudget TrackingExpense AnalysisTransaction ProcessingCost Allocation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailProfessionalismEmpathy