The Human Resources Director for the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a mission driven, strategic leader at the heart of one of campus’s most essential operations. FP&M is the team that builds, maintains, and keeps the UW–Madison campus running 24/7 so that world class teaching, research, and student life can thrive. As HR Director, you will shape and support the incredible workforce behind this mission: more than 1,300 employees across eight departments, all working together to keep campus moving forward.
FP&M is the division responsible for planning, building, operating, and sustaining the UW‑Madison campus. Bringing together planning, design, construction, operations, safety, transportation, sustainability, and administrative services, FP&M supports the full life of the campus- from long‑range and capital planning to the daily work that keeps spaces safe, functional, and welcoming. This breadth makes FP&M uniquely complex and people‑focused, with a workforce that includes many different types of roles across the division. The Human Resources Director plays a critical role in supporting this division by partnering with leaders and employees to strengthen workforce planning, labor and employee relations, talent development, and a respectful and supportive workplace culture that enables FP&M’s people to do their best work in service of the university.
In this role, you’ll lead HR strategy for a diverse, multi shift, multilingual workforce and collaborate closely with leadership to design thoughtful, forward-looking solutions in recruitment, labor and employee relations, staff development, performance management, compensation, and compliance. You’ll help build a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and engaged, and where inclusion is part of our everyday work.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer for FP&M, the HR Director is a trusted advisor to managers and supervisors and a strong partner to campus HR leadership. You’ll also collaborate with campus partners to ensure shared services are delivered smoothly and effectively to support employees and daily operations.
This is a meaningful opportunity for a collaborative, people centered HR leader who wants to make a lasting impact guiding the HR vision for a division that keeps UW–Madison safe, welcoming, and fully operational every single day.
Ongoing/Renewable
Full-Time: 100% FTE
Hours generally scheduled varied, typically Monday-Friday, 7:45am- 4:30pm.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develops resolution strategies regarding HR matters such as workforce performance and competency gaps, organizational structures, and compensation, and develops training plans and mitigation strategies as needed
- Plans, directs, implements, and manages strategic initiatives for multiple human resources functions
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- Oversees HR activities such as recruitment, pay administration programs, new hire orientations, employee benefits, and health and safety plans through managerial HR staff
- Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to comply with laws, regulations, institutional policies, and divisional objectives
- Develops and monitors the division's HR budget
- Serves as an advisor and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing organization information and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures and represents the interests of the division
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in HR, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to meet different audiences and situational needs.
- Experience in at least 3 of the 5 following technical competencies:
Interpreting human resources–related laws, policies, and procedures, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Workforce relations, including recommending dispute resolution approaches and building strong cross-functional partnerships.
Proven ability to develop and implement multi‑year strategic workforce plans aligned with organizational goals.
Recruitment, assessment, and selection of talent.
Titling and compensation administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a direct supervisor, including performance management, providing mentorship, and fostering a positive team environment.
- Experience leading and advocating for change management initiatives.
- Experience working in higher education, facilities, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting large, complex organizations with diverse roles and job functions.
- Experience working in a multi-shift, multi-lingual environment.
- Experience working with organizations that operate 24/7
- Experience working with labor relations and/or unionized trades workers
To be considered, applications should be submitted by May 20th, 2026.
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