The Human Resources Director leads the Human Resources (HR) department within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at UW-Madison. DoIT is a large and complex organization providing information technology services to UW-Madison, UW System and other agencies. DoIT employs approximately 800 people and operates with a budget of $105 million.

 

DoIT works to enable innovation, support scholarship, and equip the university with high- quality, sustainable technologies and services. DoIT has established guiding principles which in part includes creating an environment in which people can do their best work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Further, DoIT supports professional development opportunities to enhance skills and achieve goals. Finally, DoIT values inclusion, diversity, respect, and care for the reputation of our colleagues.

 

The DoIT HR Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, strategic initiatives, and activities of the DoIT HR department. They will ensure compliance with, and implementation of, the organization's mission and talent strategy. This individual will partner with various internal and external campus partners on topics including, but not limited to, HR operations and campus initiatives; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; recruitment; performance and talent management; diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee engagement, recognition, and workplace culture; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

 

The DoIT Human Resources team provides a wide variety of services - talent management, recruitment, policy and procedure interpretation, payroll, benefits and much more. The HR team is made up of nine people focusing on recruitment, workplace climate, workforce relations, professional development, and operations. With an emphasis on customer service and DoIT's values, the HR team offers optimal and innovative solutions within the UW-Madison framework.

 

The Director of DoIT Human Resources reports directly to the Vice Provost for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer and serves as part of the executive leadership team, assisting in all aspects of DoIT executive strategy and operations work.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, directs and manages strategic planning initiatives for multiple human resources (HR) functions such as recruitment, employment relations, performance management, compensation and classification, and/or payroll and benefits. Develops recommends, and implements approved policies and procedures and ensures strategy alignment. Develops and manages the division's human resources budget.

 

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

 

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

 

EDUCATION:

Preferred

Master's Degree

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

-Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and experience maintaining an environment that will enable staff to participate and contribute to meeting the goals of the organization.

-Demonstrated success performing in positions of increasing responsibility, authority, and complexity.

-Demonstrated successful experience in working collaboratively and building strong relationships with diverse groups of people, and across a complex organization to gain consensus, launch initiatives, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.

-Exceptional communication skills including interpersonal skills, and the ability to convey complex scenarios and solutions in a simple logical manner that addresses varying audiences.

-Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities for the analysis and interpretation of complex talent management issues while delivering high-quality customer service and using creativity and growth-mindset to find successful solutions to assure programs and initiatives meet the established goals.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

-Multiple years of successful, and increasingly responsible experience in human resources, with demonstrated experience in managing professional staff.

-Experience working through organizational change, strengthening/expanding business relationships, and developing/delivering creative solutions.

-Demonstrated success in building rapport quickly, building a cohesive team, and the ability to see multiple perspectives.

-Obtained professional HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Preferred

PHR - Professional Human Resources Certification

 

Preferred

SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional Certification

 

Preferred

SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional Certification

 

Preferred

SPHR - Sr. Professional Human Resource Certification

 

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

 

WORK TYPE:

Full Time: 100%

 

The candidate selected for this position may perform a combination of on-site and remote work subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) agreement. Remote work requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Candidate may, on occasion, be required to report to campus due to operational needs for meetings, trainings, or other activities.

 

APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION:

Ongoing/Renewable

 

SALARY:

Minimum $110,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of appointment.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please apply at https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/514018/doit-human-resources-director