HR Generalist: Employee Relations, FMLA & Onboarding

University of Wisconsin Platteville is seeking an HR Generalist: Employee Relations, FMLA & Onboarding.
The HR Generalist provides comprehensive human resources support across employee lifecycle activities, with a primary focus on leave administration, employee relations, onboarding, and HR systems. This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers, ensuring HR processes are administered consistently, accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with university policies and applicable employment laws.

The HR Generalist will manage the day-to-day administration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other applicable leaves, assist with employee relations matters, and coordinate onboarding activities through Workday. The ideal candidate is highly organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and able to balance employee service with sound HR practices. This is a full time, benefits and paid leave eligible position, with a starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

Leave Administration

• Administer the FMLA process from initial employee request through leave completion.
• Communicate leave requirements and expectations clearly to employees and managers.
• Coordinate FMLA with other applicable federal, state, and university leave programs.
• Stay current on applicable leave laws, regulations, and university policies.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policies, and HR practices.
• Assist with employee relations investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and maintaining appropriate records.
• Support HR leadership with performance management, corrective action, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Help ensure employee relations matters are handled consistently, objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with university policies.

Workday Onboarding

• Manage and coordinate the employee onboarding process within Workday.
• Partner with hiring managers and other departments to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through the employee's first day.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data within Workday.

General HR Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Assist with audits, reporting, HR projects, and compliance activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2–4 years of progressive HR generalist or related HR experience.

• Experience administering FMLA or other employee leave programs.

• Experience supporting employee relations matters.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.

• A current resume

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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.