Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management (DPM), Region 3 is currently recruiting to fill a Human Resources Specialist or Senior position. This position is located at the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. This position will be filled at either the entry or senior level depending on qualifications.

DOA offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin.

This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package , which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! Working for Wisconsin State Government may also make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

This position is located at the Prairie Oaks State Office Building situated on Madison’s southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations.

This position may have the ability to telecommute up to 4 days per week! An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approval of the employee’s telecommuting agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the Division. All DOA employees who telecommute are required to live in Wisconsin.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.

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The HR Generalist serves as the initial point of contact and primary HR representative. The position functions as a Human Resources professional and handles personnel responsibilities with a high degree of independent judgment and in accordance with complex rules, statutes and other applicable policies. This position is responsible for the provision of technical and professional human resources services and consultation to employees, department managers, and human resources representatives in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, training, and equity and inclusion.

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The classification title for this position is Human Resources Specialist. The starting salary is between $28.00 and $35.00 per hour for the specialist level ($58,240 and $72,800 annually). The starting salary is between $33.00 and $38.00 per hour for the senior level ($68,640 and $72,800) depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. The pay schedule/range is 81-04/81-03. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DOA to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOA sponsorship.) The Department of Administration does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience managing and performing full cycle recruitment/staffing activities (posting jobs on external recruitment sites, job analysis, developing assessments, running background checks, developing interview questions, processing new hire paperwork, analyzing salary recommendations, etc.)
• Experience providing consultation/technical assistance on human resources topics to others
• Experience analyzing and interpreting policies, laws, regulations and providing recommendations to customers
• Experience working with employment relations and disciplinary procedures

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working in public sector HR
• Experience working with PeopleSoft to perform HR functions (p-file uploads, position maintenance, job postings, etc.)
• Experience administering Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), both Federal and Wisconsin (e.g., reviewing forms, providing guidance, determining eligibility, preparing communications, tracking and follow-up, etc.)
• Experience working with process improvement or policy development
• Experience working with equity and/or inclusion polices or practices (e.g., developing equity and inclusion plans, participating in large workgroups)

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on May 27, 2024. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Hayley Westerby at 608-422-6412 or via email at [email protected]