Human Resources Director - Assistant Director of Housing

University of Wisconsin Madison
$150,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Job Summary: The Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR team for the Division. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple HR functions in the division, including recruitment, onboarding, training, compensation, employment relations, performance management, divisional policy development/implementation, and ensuring compliance with university policies and employment laws. Additionally, the role supports the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration / Director of University Housing dually serving as an Assistant Director of University Housing on the Housing leadership team, collaborating in strategic planning, divisional policy development, and operational management. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a strong understanding of human resources best practices, compliance under various state or federal laws, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will be people-oriented and results-driven, with excellent listening, persuasion, and presentation skills. This position, in partnership with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) functional units and under the purview of the Chief Human Resources Officer, collaborates on implementation of local or campus wide initiatives, including enhanced service delivery. The Division of University Housing houses over 9,000 residents within 21 residence halls and 2,400 residents in three graduate and family apartment neighborhoods. University Housing's Dining program serves the residents of the residence halls, as well as all UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and the public. Food is provided in a number of venues across campus, including dining markets, coffee shops, and convenience stores. The Division of University Housing employs over 475 full-time employees and 2,000 student employees. In addition, the Division's summer conference program hosts approximately 17,000 guests attending over 130 different programs. Everything we do in University Housing is to ensure the success of our residents, guests, customers, and employees in their experience on this campus and beyond. Whether we're launching new academic support services, testing out a new recipe, renovating resident rooms, organizing welcome events, inviting a new summer youth camp, cleaning our facilities, or training our staff on new work skills, it's all done to serve our residents and to support the mission of UW-Madison. Responsibilities: Plans, directs and manages strategic planning initiatives for multiple human resources (HR) functions such as recruitment, employment relations, performance management, compensation and classification, and/or payroll and benefits. Develops recommends, and implements approved policies and procedures and ensures strategy alignment. Develops and manages the division's human resources budget. 20% Plans, directs, implements, and manages strategic initiatives for multiple human resources functions 5% Develops and monitors the division's HR budget 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees 10% Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to comply with laws, regulations, institutional policies, and divisional objectives 15% Develops resolution strategies regarding HR matters such as workforce performance and competency gaps, organizational structures, and compensation, and develops training plans and mitigation strategies as needed 15% Oversees HR activities such as recruitment, pay administration programs, new hire orientations, employee benefits, and health and safety plans through managerial HR staff 10% Serves as an advisor and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing organization information and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures and represents the interests of the division 5% Collaborates closely with the functional areas of OHR on implementation of strategies and campus policies. Coordinates service delivery with the campus shared services unit. Tasks: Advocates for, represents the needs of, and serves as primary liaison between campus partners and the Division. Develops and provides training and development for departmental staff, Divisional managers, supervisors, and staff, including student employees. Serves on Incident Response Team for University Housing's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); Provides leadership and makes decisions regarding and during emergency management; Expected to provide after hours contact numbers. Serves on Divisional Leadership Team. 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 Master's Degree in Human Resources (HR) or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR) or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Qualifications: Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in HR leadership role(s) including supervision of Human Resources staff. Preferred Qualifications: - Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in HR leadership role(s) including supervision of Human Resources staff. - Previous HR experience in a higher education or similar setting. - Previous HR experience in a multi-shift, multi-lingual environment. - Previous HR experience working with organizations that operate 24/7. - Demonstrated success and commitment to customer service and excellence. - Experience utilizing a Human Resources Information System (e.g. Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.) License/Certification: Preferred SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional Certification Preferred SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional Certification Preferred PHR - Professional Human Resources Certification Preferred SPHR - Sr. Professional Human Resource Certification 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. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $150,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications This is a full-time appointment. The starting annual salary is $150,000 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively-priced health/dental/vision/life insurances, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally-recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please visit: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf Additional Information: Primary schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours as priorities dictate. Schedule will be determined at time of offer. University Housing is a 24/7 operation and may require the Director to be available for late night or weekend work/events. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s). This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial background check, as well as a subsequent check every four years. As a limited appointee, this role must also self-report any criminal arrests, charges, or convictions. 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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply. How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume within the online application system. Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials. Contact: Dani Joens-Tuttle hr@housing.wisc.edu 608-262-2766 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: HR Director (B)(HR057) Department(s): A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/HUMAN RESOURCES Employment Class: Limited Job Number: 309392-LI 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.