University of Wisconsin–Madison

HR Guides

This directory of how-to guides was created for UW–Madison’s Workday implementation. It represents the latest process guidance for Workday and other employee processes.

Some schools, colleges, and divisions may have additional requirements that differ with these resources. Always follow the recommendations of your department HR.

Guides for UW–Madison employees

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If you have questions that are not answered by the resources on this page, please contact your department HR office.


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For Employees

Employees are individuals who work for the university for compensation. They perform specific tasks and duties as outlined in their job descriptions and are subject to the organization’s policies and procedures.

HR guides for employees will be available in spring 2025.

Topics for employees

  • Absence, leave, and time off
  • Academics (faculty processes)
  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Core HR
  • Learning management
  • Onboarding
  • Payroll
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment
  • Time clocks

For Faculty

Faculty members play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students and advancing knowledge in their fields of expertise. They include professors, lecturers, and instructors who are responsible for teaching, conducting research, and contributing to the academic community.

HR guides for faculty will be available in spring 2025.

Topics for faculty

  • Absence, leave, and time off
  • Academics (faculty processes)
  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Core HR
  • Learning management
  • Payroll
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment

For Managers and Supervisors

Managers and Supervisors are responsible for overseeing and directing the work of employees. They ensure that organizational goals and objectives are met by planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources. Managers often have broad responsibilities, including strategic planning and decision-making, while supervisors focus more on day-to-day operations and direct supervision of staff.

HR guides for managers and supervisors will be available in spring 2025.

Topics for managers and supervisors

  • Absence, leave, and time off
  • Academics (faculty processes)
  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Core HR
  • Learning management
  • Payroll
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment
  • Time clocks

For HR Professionals

HR Professionals play a vital role to attract, motivate, develop, and retain faculty and staff at UW–Madison. The directory below provides resources to assist HR experts with aligning Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) adoption (including Workday technology) with UW–Madison HR best practices.

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Topics for HR professionals

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