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Position: Human Resources Associate
Status: Temporary Part-time
(April 27th – August 5th)

Department: Resource Development
Number of Openings: 1

United Way mobilizes people to action so that all can thrive. Each year, thousands of corporate partners, donors, volunteers, and local nonprofits all work together for lasting change in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties. Together, we're creating a future where everyone, everywhere, can reach their full potential.

Summary:

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is currently seeking a temporary Human Resources Associate for our 2026 Community Campaign. The HR Associate will partner with the Human Resources Partner, and the HR team, to assist with recruitment of seasonal staff needed for the community campaign. This role will have general HR exposure but will primarily focus on recruiting efforts.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

- Gain a working knowledge of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County as it relates to HR and recruiting efforts.
- Review applications for seasonal/temporary roles and document candidate status.
- Send Wedge video interviews to potential candidates as a phone screen and review.
- Follow up with candidates as needed to keep things moving.
- Identify areas of opportunity to grow the outreach.
- Participate in virtual interviews as a representative of HR and United Way while maintaining professionalism.
- Coordinate interviews and schedules amongst the candidates and internal staff.
- Attend staff meetings with HR to stay on top of weekly needs.
- Assist with logistics needed for onboarding including new hire paperwork and background checks.
- Track all individuals and maintain consistent communication with HR and internal stakeholders such as Resource Development.
- Take notes as needed.

Core Competencies:

Mission-Focused. The top priority for all United Way professionals is to create real social change understanding that improved lives is the end game. This drives their performance and professional motivations.

Relationship-Oriented. United Way professionals understand that people come before process and are astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

Collaborator. United Way professionals understand the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

Results-Driven. United Way professionals are dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

Brand Steward. United Way professionals are stewards of the brand and understand their role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

Additional Skills and Competencies:

- Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
- Ability to multi-task, managing several projects at once by prioritizing and planning.
- Intermediate Excel skills are necessary to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn other computer programs such as job sites, LinkedIn, JobsthatHelp, etc.
- Strong written and verbal skills are necessary to effective communication in all facets of our business.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment with very high demands.
- Ability to represent United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County in a consistently professional manner.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field highly preferred
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- A commitment of 15-20 hours per week
- Hybrid schedule

Americans with Disabilities:

It is the policy of UWGMWC to comply with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. UWGMWC will not discriminate against any qualified applicant with respect to any terms, privileges or conditions of employment based upon an individual’s physical or mental disability. UWGMWC will also make reasonable accommodation whenever and wherever possible for all employees or applicants with disabilities provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments required by the job, and provided that any accommodation does not require significant difficulty or expense. UWGMWC’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all personnel and employment practices including, but not limited to, job application procedures, hiring, advancement, termination, compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of UWGMWC to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, veteran status or military service, or other non-merit factor or other legally protected characteristic. This applies to all recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, transfers and other employment-related programs and personnel actions.

Belonging & Inclusion Statement:

Belonging & Inclusion is a core value at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. We strive every day to enhance the culture of belonging and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe this allows us to attract, retain the best possible colleagues to use their full gifts to serve our community. We are looking for other great colleagues who are excited about this important work.

This job description indicates the general nature and work level performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required. The duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added, or deleted at any time. Other duties may be assigned.