Job Description
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Human Resources Assistant
Job Category: University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: HR Assistant
Job Duties: The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department by coordinating employment-related processes,maintainingpersonnel records, supporting compliance activities, and delivering exceptional customer service to employees, students, applicants, and visitors. This position serves as a key point of contact for HR inquiries andassistswith recruitment, onboarding, recordkeeping, reporting, and general office operations.
This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach. The HR Assistant handles sensitive employee information with discretion and accuracy, under close supervision.
OfficialUW Title (Code)/ Job Description HR Assistant
Key Job Responsibilities: - Assists with recruitment, personnel resource allocation, new employee orientations, and maintenance of employee records according to established policies and procedures
- May provide operational guidance and training on day-to-day activities of student workers and program staff
- Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities
- Interprets, applies, and disseminates routine recruitment and staffing policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals
- Prepares and organizes routine administrative communications, resources, and reports and maintains office equipment and supplies, under close supervision
Department: The University of Wisconsin Stout Polytechnic's(UW-Stout Polytechnic)Human Resourcesdepartmentoffice provides leadership, policy development, guidance, and functionalexpertiseto sustain and engage a talented, diverse workforce in one of the nation's premier higher education systems.We are a trusted partner that valuesinclusivity, nurtures resilience, and considers the impact of decisions on our greatest resource: people. We model integrity and high ethical standards as we engage in strategic partnerships that advance the greater mission ofUW-Stout Polytechnicand the Universities of Wisconsin.
Compensation: The starting salarywill be between$20.00- $22.00/hour.A six-month probationary period isrequired. Required Qualifications: - Minimum of six (6) months of experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment.
- Experience delivering high-quality customer service, including responding to inquiries, resolving routine issues, and interacting professionally with internal and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications: - Associate degree in Human Resources ora relateddiscipline.
- HR experience in higher education or a large, complex organization.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, working independently, andmaintainingconfidentiality.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel; and human resource information system(s) (HRIS), specifically Workday.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, andmaintainpositive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
How to Apply: To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: applications received by end of day,July 12, 2026are ensured full consideration.Applications submitted afterJuly 12thmay be reviewed at the discretion of the searchcommitteeor until position is filled.Required application materialsinclude a *cover letterandresume.Applicants must complete all required fields andprovideall required application materials.
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of theMinimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For eachminimum/required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager orsupervisor,during the interview process.
Contact Information: For questionsregardingthis position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: HeatherKnutson
Phone:715-232-5194
Email:knutsonh@uwstout.edu
If you needassistancewith the online application process or if yousubmittedyour application prior touploadingall the requiredapplication materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator:Annette Koleno
Phone:715-232-5426
Email:kolenoa@uwstout.edu
UW-Stout Polytechnicdoes not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant willbe responsible forensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and formaintainingwork authorization throughout the employment term.
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
- Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
- Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
- To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Tags
H1b, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Work visa