HR Business Partner

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

HR Business Partner

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the HR Services Associate Director, the HR Business Partner position shares responsibility for a subset of employees within SMPH. This position serves as a main point of contact for assigned work units to process recruitment and life cycle transactions for all employee categories within the school (Faculty, Staff, Employee in Training, Student Hourlies, etc.). These transactions cover areas such as recruitment, compensation, performance management, retention, termination, classification, and training. The incumbent will have independent decision-making related to applications of human resources policies, procedures and guidelines. The incumbent will also be expected to work collaboratively with subject matter experts to continuously build professional HR expertise and to accomplish daily tasks, projects, and school-wide initiatives.

• 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.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:
  • Ability to prioritize workload, effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines, and independently follow-through on tasks unsupervised.
  • Ability to work collaboratively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and processes complex transactions and programs according to established policies and procedures

• Audits human resources reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures

• 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

• Delivers and implements health system HR priorities to achieve business unit objectives while ensuring a high degree of consistency throughout the health system

• 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. Interprets, advises on, applies and disseminates complex policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; and recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Human Resources

SMPH Human Resources is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace for our faculty, staff and students. Our multifaceted team comprises experts in Employee Relations, HIPAA Privacy, HR Services and Talent Management, each committed to enhancing the employee experience through proactive support and strategic initiatives. Together, we strive to empower our community, uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and drive the success of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH).

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• One year of human resources related experience.
• Professional experience in interpreting, applying, and communicating complex policies and procedures, preferably related to employment law and/or HR policies.
• Proficiency in using multiple sources of information and software systems - e.g. databases, documents, and spreadsheets - to maintain accurate personnel or organizational data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a healthcare or academic environment.
• Experience in an HR Generalist role, specifically including work in one or more of the following areas: recruitment, employee relations, and/or compensation.
  

Education:

Bachelors Degree preferred; focus in Human Resources, Business, or Communications is preferred.  

How to Apply:

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• Cover letter required
• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Gabby Fisk, gfisk@wisc.edu

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