Total Rewards
At the Universities of Wisconsin, we recognize that a rewarding career is about more than just a paycheck. Our Total Rewards approach reflects our commitment to being an employer of choice by supporting employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote personal and professional well-being.
The Total Rewards Department, within the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources, provides employees with information and resources related to benefits, compensation, employee well-being programs, events, and services designed to help employees thrive both at work and in life.
What Is Total Rewards?
Total Rewards encompasses all the ways the Universities of Wisconsin attracts, motivates, and retains exceptional employees.
As one of Wisconsin’s largest employers and a premier educational system, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Exceptional and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for lifelong career growth
- Meaningful and fulfilling work
- A supportive workplace culture connected to the Universities of Wisconsin educational mission and the Wisconsin Idea
We believe our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to creating an environment where they can succeed professionally and personally.
Contractual
The Universities of Wisconsin provides competitive compensation and benefits
- Pays employees equitably and competitively
- Rewards employee contributions
- Provides health and wealth programs
Experiential
The Universities of Wisconsin creates a differentiated experience
- Supports employees in their career journey
- Provides employees with flexibility to make work “work” for them
- Helps employees manage their physical, financial, and emotional well-being through various benefits, compensation, and well-being programs
Emotional
The Universities of Wisconsin creates staying power through a unique work environment based on the Wisconsin Idea of influencing people’s lives beyond the university
- Provides employees with meaningful and fulfilling work that matters
- Allows employees to make a positive impact on their community through a compelling vision and mission
- Helps employees feel like they belong by promoting and cultivating values such as integrity and inclusion
Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator
Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits
Verification of Employment or Income
Are you a Universities of Wisconsin employee trying to obtain employment verification? Visit the Verification of Employment web page for instructions on how to do this.