State of Wisconsin Investment Board Hiring for HR Generalist, Early Career at Madison, WI Full Time

OUR AGENCY

Making a Difference

SWIB is a trusted and skilled global investment organization managing the assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and other separately managed funds. With over $140 billion in total assets under management, SWIB has been recognized by the investment industry for its teamwork and innovation that help make it a premier asset manager. Sophisticated investment management strategies, forward-looking technologies, and strong internal asset management make SWIB a leading investment organization.

For public employees in Wisconsin, SWIB is a unique and valuable partner. Investing for the financial security of more than 652,000 individuals – and for the 1,500 Wisconsin employers who contribute on behalf of their employees – SWIB’s strong management of the WRS has helped fuel one of only a few fully funded public pension funds in the country. SWIB’s long-term investment returns meet the challenges of a constantly evolving investment landscape while helping grow and protect the assets of the WRS, the 8th largest public pension fund in the U.S. and the 25th largest public or private pension fund in the world.

We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating respectable returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.

Join HIGHER PERFORMERS

Home to Top Talent

SWIB is recognized as a premier investment manager because of the highly qualified staff successfully managing the assets of the WRS trust funds. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals that will help implement a robust and sophisticated investment strategy to manage over half of the trust fund assets internally and keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. As an innovative organization, SWIB offers professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.

About the Team

SWIB is seeking an HR Generalist to be a high functioning and strong contributor to the HR team to meet the needs of our fast-paced and growing business environment. The HR Generalist is key in the integrity and maintenance of our employee data and recordkeeping and they serve as a utility player on the team. They provide customer service to all employees and serve as a resourceful point of contact. They will manage multiple priorities and projects at a time and be able to successfully manage the complexities of our data and processes. In addition, they should enjoy working with data and systems and have an eye for detail. They are flexible in their mindset, pivot effortlessly to manage priorities, are approachable, open to change, and have a positive outlook. They will also put in discretionary effort to meet deadlines and solve problems while working collaboratively to ensure strong communication across the team and organization.

Position Overview

Essential activities:
Administer our new employee orientation and onboarding program and is responsible for the timely and accurate collection and review of documentation.

Administer our HRIS to include new hire set-up, personnel changes, employee terminations, and report writing. Enters and maintains required data into the State’s HRIS, PeopleSoft.

Manually track, monitor, and execute employee change events.

Responsible for maintaining, tracking, and producing HR data such as turnover reporting.

Process employment verifications and unemployment insurance requests.

Responsible for personnel file management and recordkeeping including I-9’s.

Updates organizational charts using Visio.

Assists in answering employee payroll, benefit, and attendance questions.

Establishes and maintains engaged and constructive relationships with employees and management.

Prepares and distributes correspondence, data, and reports as required.

Prepares employee communications and presentation materials.

Ability to write and maintain effective procedures.

Administer agency’s service award and online mentor program.

The ideal candidate:
Overall post-degree work of 0-3 years of Human Resources experience, which may include internships.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing employee relations practices preferred.

Ability to demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality and integrity, building trust with the business and employees.

Ability to handle a significant workload that includes complex processes, data sources, and systems and produce timely, accurate results.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build positive relationships and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

Possesses a strong work ethic and is willing to put in discretionary effort to meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and ability to apply critical thinking skills to ensure accuracy of data produced.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Writes effective employee communications.

Curious and proactive; resolves issues with a sense of urgency; willingness to take on challenges and projects; detail-oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and produce results.

Strong technical skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Exposure to Visio also helpful.

Ability to interpret HR data and produce presentations and reports that support business needs.

SWIB Offers:
Competitive McLagan-based total cash compensation

A comprehensive benefit package

Educational and training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Challenging work in a professional environment

The position requires U.S. work authorization and residency in, or willingness to relocate to the Madison, Wisconsin area. SWIB is prepared to offer relocation assistance as needed.