Training & Development Lead

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Position Title: Training & Development Lead

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: HR Generalist

Job Duties: The Department of Human Resources at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for a Training and Development Lead. This position provides human resources (HR) information and support to employee relations group with a focus on employee training.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates, documents, monitors, and reports on Mandatory Employee Training
• Evaluates frequency of employee relations issues. Designs and delivers training and information resources in response
• Advises employees, supervisors, managers, and human resources staff regarding routine employee issues and documents activities according to established policies and procedures
• Serves as a subject matter expert for employee relations policies and processes
• Serves as a backup and aid for HR Business Partners when workload permits
• Assists in the development and delivery of programs and policies aligned with unit objectives and institutional employee relations strategies
• Participates in grievance issues, employee disciplinary transactions and terminations, and exit interviews upon request
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for managers regarding the resolution of workforce relations issues
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and concerns
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and administer training to campus constituents

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Campus Child Care Center, and Information Technology Services.

The review of applications starts on October 30, 2026. Applications received on or before October 30th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development, implementation, interpretation, and revision of work unit Human Resources policies and procedures according to institutional and legal rules and regulations
• Executes and audits work transactions and changes adhering to established policies and procedures to meet anticipated deadlines
• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee questions and problems
• Represents unit/program at institutional workshops, informational meetings, and training sessions
• Provides consultation, performs analytics, and/or maintains personnel files, communications, and materials for work unit through various mediums

Department: Human Resources

Compensation

$50,000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of Training/Public Speaking experience
• Workday experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook experience