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Admin Assistant Human Resources- Wisconsin Union

🇺🇸 Madison, WI

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ January 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Wisconsin Union is hiring an Admin Assistant Human Resources to support office operations for the Human Resource department. The role involves acting as a point of contact for HR, coordinating job postings, assisting with onboarding new employees, supporting multilingual staff, and completing assigned HR projects.

Highlights
  • Serve as a contact point for the HR office in person and via email
  • Coordinate posting and maintenance of student job positions on the Wisconsin Union Jobs application site
  • Assist with onboarding processes including verifying identification and training requirements
  • Provide support to multilingual employees from diverse backgrounds in HR procedures
  • Complete assigned HR projects such as referral programs and application follow-ups
  • Must have strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Applicants should be students (underclassmen, international, and bilingual students encouraged)
  • Hourly wage is $15.25
  • Availability required during HR unit hours (Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm), including Fridays 9-11am during Spring 2026 semester and summer work with flexible scheduling
  • Employment contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check

Admin Assistant Human Resources- Wisconsin Union Full Description

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Start Date

1/20/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

4 or more

Schedule:

Availability during unit hours is required (M-F 9:00am-4:30pm)

Must have availibilty: 

  • Fridays 9-11am during Spring 2026 semester
  • Work over the summer (more hours available, schedule can be adjusted)

 

Unit Hours

  • The Human Resources office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.25 to $15.25

Number Of Positions

2

Position Summary/Job Duties:

  • Act as a point of contact for the Human Resources (HR) office in person and via email
  • Coordinate the posting of our open student job positions, improving the functionality and maintaining the Wisconsin Union Jobs application site
  • Assist in coordination of the on-boarding of our new employees, including verifying identification materials and training requirements 
  • Support multilingual employees from diverse backgrounds through HR processes
  • Complete HR projects as assigned (referral program, application follow ups, general office duties)

Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow directions 
  • Able to work independently and collectively as a team 
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality
  • This position requires the ability to make positive connections while being helpful with patrons and coworkers
  • Underclassmen, international, and bilingual students strongly encouraged to apply
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check

 

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.

Contact:

Org: Wisconsin Union
Web: www.union.wisc.edu
Email: hr@union.wisc.edu