WGU Corporation
WGU CorporationVerified Source

Senior People & Talent Generalist – IT HR Business Partnership

83K–124K
Onsite · Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted July 24, 2026
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Overview

The Senior People & Talent Generalist leads People & Talent functions at WGU focusing on benefits administration employee relations training performance management onboarding policy implementation recruitment and compliance. This role drives strategic initiatives to enhance employee experience and supports leaders in achieving organizational goals. It offers unique exposure to HR processes within the Information Technology sector.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Support client groups and manage employee relations cases under Business Partner direction
  • 2Coach managers on performance management and employee relations best practices
  • 3Develop and implement employee policies and the handbook with HRIS systems
  • 4Recommend process improvements using data analysis to identify trends
  • 5Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve inquiries and design consistent practices
  • 6Mentor junior staff and serve as a trusted resource for HR matters
  • 7Maintain compliance with federal state and local employment regulations
  • 8Facilitate onboarding for new leaders integrating university culture
  • 9Analyze workforce data to inform strategic decisions
  • 10Represent the Business Partner team in cross-functional projects
  • 11Act as a subject matter expert mentor for specialized roles

Requirements11

  • 1Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with five years experience or equivalent
  • 2Strong knowledge of HR laws and compliance regulations including EEOC ADA DOL FMLA
  • 3Proven ability to communicate effectively and build credibility across diverse audiences
  • 4Experience with HRIS systems applicant tracking systems and performance management tools
  • 5Demonstrated project management skills and ability to deliver results under tight deadlines
  • 6Spanish/English bilingual proficiency preferred for IT industry roles
  • 7Certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR valued
  • 8Five plus years of progressive HR experience in technology environments
  • 9Track record of coaching managers and leading employee relations initiatives
  • 10Experience handling complex employment law compliance matters
  • 11Ability to thrive in a dynamic learning focused organization

Salary Insight

$83 - $124k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah

Required Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementBenefits AdministrationRecruitmentHRIS SystemsApplicant Tracking SystemsMS OfficeData AnalysisProject Management
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