Rotation Employee (Finance/HR/IT) UW-Madison Job Rotation Program
Apply soon! The job will be open for applications beginning shortly. Please send us a HandShake message if interested so we can share the job posting with you once live.
Interested in learning more?
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the Job Rotation Program, hear from a rotator, and answer any questions you may have. No registration required, simply click and attend the Virtual Teams link below at the correct day and time!
- Monday September 23rd, 2024 4pm-4:30pm (CST) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDY1ZWZkMTEtNjRjNi00ZTI2LTlkMTItYzgzNzFhNzZkNjM3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222ca68321-0eda-4908-88b2-424a8cb4b0f9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229e8fe48b-9076-4e36-b659-1b428855b90b%22%7d
UW-Madison Job Rotation Program has 3 positions, hiring multiple people for each track:
- Associate IT Professional - Job Rotation Program
- Associate Financial Specialist - Job Rotation Program
- Associate Human Resources Generalist - Job Rotation Program
When you are part of the Job Rotation Program, you’ll do important work that has impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Our Job Rotation Program participants experience four 6-month rotation assignments over two years to provide broad exposure across campus in different facets of their selected track: finance, human resources (HR) or information technology (IT). Join our program in this world-renowned university where every employee contributes to the Wisconsin Idea, located in one of the most livable cities in America!
Program Highlights:
- Regular interactions with senior university leadership
-Hands-on work in a variety of settings across campus gaining exposure and networking opportunities
-Participation with cohort in on-going professional development and in building an inclusive environment
-Diverse assignments across business units and organizational functions
-Eligibility and support in transitioning to a post-program role on campus including participation in our Alumni Network
Rotational experiences consider individual interests and are designed and tailored by the program to meet university priorities. Employees are hired and onboarded as a cohort to provide a community experience with a focus on shared learning and contributing to the development of the program overall. All three tracks of the program - Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology - prepare rotators to be well-equipped to transition to permanent roles on campus at the end of the program.
Upon successful completion of the program, rotating employees can expect:
-A growth mindset and exposure to varied people, perspectives, and skills from a depth and breadth of experiences
-A wide network of colleagues to appreciate the interrelatedness of roles and operations across campus
-Greater involvement and ownership in your professional development
-The ability to develop and grow in your role and pursue a career path that honors your values and interests
Prioritizing the employee experience cultivates a resilient and engaging culture within the Job Rotation Program and across the work environments you will be immersed in. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation and allow employees to thrive for our successful future growth.
Qualifications:
-Foundational knowledge in either finance, human resources, or information technology depending on track of the program
-Learning agility and desire for experience across the diverse domains of:
- Finance and Accounting, or
- Human Resources; or
- Information Technology
-Adaptability to adjust to new work environments and flexibility to adjust actions and mindset to new situations
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to take initiative in advocating and prioritizing workload and self-manage work within ambiguity
-Detail oriented and strong problem solving and decision-making skills
-Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to prepare, analyze and interpret policies and procedures
-Ability to efficiently work with all levels of employees and management within the organization
-Other qualifications may apply based on the specific track of the program (finance, human resources or information technology)
Preferred Qualifications:
-Prior relevant internship or entry-level work experience
-Presentation skills
-Comfort and ability to work within ambiguity
-Other preferred qualifications may apply based on the specific track of the program (finance, human resources or information technology)
Please note: Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. you must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. The University cannot sponsor an H-1B or any other employment-based petition. In addition, UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.
TO APPLY: please submit materials through our jobs website: https://jobs.wisc.edu/
The application process will open soon! Send us a HandShake message with your interest so we can send you the link once it's live.
There are multiple positions available in each track of the program, please apply to the specific Position Vacancy Listing for your desired track.
Associate IT Professional - Job Rotation Program
Associate Finance Specialist - Job Rotation Program
Associate Human Resources Generalist - Job Rotation Program
Orientation for this new cohort will begin on Monday, July 21, 2025 with the first rotation beginning August 4, 2025.
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Questions? Want to set a time to speak with someone to learn more?
Email rotationprogram@ohr.wisc.edu to contact a Job Rotation Program Manager, or schedule a meeting via Handshake to learn more about the program.