Associate Human Resources Generalist - Job Rotation Program

Applications are open now through Friday, October 11th! 

Here is a link to the external applications for all 3 tracks (finance, HR and IT) of the Job Rotation Program: https://jobs.wisc.edu/job-rotation-program 

When you are part of the Job Rotation Program, you’ll do important work that has impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.  

Our Job Rotation Program participants experience four 6-month rotation assignments over two years to provide broad exposure across campus in different facets of human resources (HR). Join our program in this world-renowned university where every employee contributes to the Wisconsin Idea, located in one of the most livable cities in America!

Program Highlights:

-Regular interactions with senior university leadership

-Hands-on work in a variety of settings across campus gaining exposure and networking opportunities

-Participation with cohort in on-going professional development and in building an inclusive environment

-Diverse assignments across business units and organizational functions

-Eligibility and support in transitioning to a post-program role on campus including participation in our Alumni Network

Rotational experiences consider individual interests and are designed and tailored by the program to meet university priorities. Employees are hired and onboarded as a cohort to provide a community experience with a focus on shared learning and contributing to the development of the program overall. All three tracks of the program - Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology - prepare rotators to be well-equipped to transition to permanent roles on campus at the end of the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, rotating employees can expect:

-A growth mindset and exposure to varied people, perspectives, and skills from a depth and breadth of experiences

-A wide network of colleagues to appreciate the interrelatedness of roles and operations across campus

-Greater involvement and ownership in your professional development

-The ability to develop and grow in your role and pursue a career path that honors your values and interests

Prioritizing the employee experience cultivates a resilient and engaging culture within the Job Rotation Program and across the work environments you will be immersed in. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation and allow employees to thrive for our successful future growth.

Qualifications:

-Learning agility and desire for experience across the diverse domains of Human Resources 

-Adaptability to adjust to new work environments and flexibility to adjust actions and mindset to new situations 

-Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills 

-Ability to take initiative in advocating and prioritizing workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and work within ambiguity 

-Detail-oriented and robust problem-solving and decision-making skills 

-Foundational human resources knowledge and/or related experience 

-Reliable critical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to prepare, analyze and interpret human resources policy and procedures 

-Able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization 

Preferred Qualifications:

-Prior relevant internship or entry-level experience 

-Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures 

-Experience with projects and day-to-day administrative human resources work 

-Capability to conduct research, analyze data, and discuss workable solutions 

-Presentation skills 

Please note: Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. you must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. The University cannot sponsor an H-1B or any other employment-based petition. In addition, UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.

TO APPLY: please submit materials through our jobs website: https://jobs.wisc.edu/

The application process will open soon! Send us a HandShake message with your interest so we can send you the job posting link once it's live.

There are multiple positions available in each track of the program, please apply to the specific Position Vacancy Listing for your desired track.

Associate IT Professional - Job Rotation Program

Associate Finance Specialist - Job Rotation Program

Associate Human Resources Generalist - Job Rotation Program

Orientation for this new cohort will begin on Monday, July 21, 2025 with the first rotation beginning August 4, 2025.

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Questions? Want to set a time to speak with someone to learn more?

Email rotationprogram@ohr.wisc.edu to contact a Job Rotation Program Manager, or schedule a meeting via Handshake to learn more about the program.

We also have two Information Sessions:

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 from 12pm-12:30pm CST

Monday, September 23rd, 2024 from 4pm-4:30pm CST