HR Business Partner

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Position Title:

HR Business Partner

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

HR Business Partner

Job Duties:

School/College/Division Description

Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner reports to the Department of Human Resources and provides comprehensive support to employees and leaders across the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). This role serves as the primary HR liaison for assigned client groups, offering consultation on a wide range of human resources matters. The HR Business Partner collaborates with departmental leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.

The HR Business Partner serves as the main point of contact for client groups on topics related to HR policies, procedures, employment law, and best practices across all core HR functions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Contributes to the development of strategic plans and directs staff implementation of initiatives in alignment with strategic goals

Additional Information:

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be available. Primary work will be conducted on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with remote work requests considered after the initial training period. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in one or more human resources disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field — OR — equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a similar advisory role within a higher education institution or other complex organization
• Proven ability to work independently while advising and supporting leadership on a broad range of HR matters
• Demonstrated experience across multiple human resources disciplines (e.g.,  recruitment, employee relations, training)
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and/or reporting data to support workforce strategy and planning
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience applying employment laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, compensation practices)
• Coursework in Human Resources Management and/or current HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• Effective problem-solving experience in employee relations matters

Target Salary Range: $68,000–$72,000 annually

Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Applications Instructions

All applicants are required to apply online and submit both a cover letter and a resume that clearly describe their professional-level experience as it relates to the required and preferred qualifications.

Note:   Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents before submitting the online application. Applications missing any required documents at the time of the deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.

If the Search and Screen Committee is unable to determine from a candidate’s materials whether they meet any of the stated qualifications, the candidate may be evaluated as not meeting those qualifications. Additional documents submitted beyond a cover letter and resume will not be reviewed.

Finalist candidate(s) will be asked to provide three professional or supervisor references through an external reference-checking tool. References will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Apply electronically by the application deadline of September 20, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.