Position Vacancy ID:
95921-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Workforce Relations Specialist

Official Title:
SR HUMAN RESOURCES SPEC(S36BN) or HUMAN RESOURCES SPEC(S36DN) or ASSOC HUMAN RESOURCES SPEC(S36FN)

Hiring Department(s):
A022060-GENERAL SERVICES/OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES/WORKFORCE REL

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
NOVEMBER 01, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree in personnel/HR management, public administration, business/management or related field preferred OR equivalent experience.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Preferred qualifications include: Experience assisting in the management of the employee relations program for employees including developing and consulting regarding policies and procedures, recommending dispute remedies and establishing strong partnership with all parties, (e.g., employees, supervisors, governance groups, etc.).
An ideal candidate will have a strong interest, educational background and/or experience in employee relations or have a role in human resources with employee relations experience.
Experience in higher education preferred

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
Position is located within the Workforce Relations office and reports to the Director of Workforce Relations.

The position's responsibilities primarily involve the implementation and management of the employment relations program for all UW-Madison employees (faculty, university staff, academic staff, graduate assistants, limited appointees, employees-in-training, and student hourly staff). Key functions include providing consultation to deans, directors, chairs, faculty, supervisors, HR representatives and employees; drafting and updating policies and procedures; developing and presenting training modules; hearing grievances; managing appeals; recommending remedies for disputes; and establishing strong business partnerships with all parties (employee groups, management, governance etc.) to successfully accomplish the position's functions.

UW-Madison has over 35,000 faculty and staff located in 32 colleges, school, and divisions. Employees functions span most occupational areas with backgrounds covering the full spectrum. This position is integral in supporting human resource programs that allow the university to attract, hire, and retain talent in all positions.

Additional Information:
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.

Contact:
Meghna Shah
meghna.shah@wisc.edu
608-263-2650
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. In these materials, be sure to offer examples that demonstrate your experience with providing employment/workforce relations services. Also provide your experience in policy development and/or application, experience training or presenting, as well as the other expectations outlined in the position description.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Applications Open: Sep 5 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 5 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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