Human Resources Program Officer

Human Resources Program Officer State of Wisconsin - Administration Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $100,880 - $107,577 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications HR policy development FMLA Process improvement HR legal compliance Employment & labor law Compensation administration Supervising experience Policy & process development Team management Conflict management Mentoring Implementing HR recruitment processes Recruiting HR operations department management Senior level Leadership Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Performance evaluation Full Job Description Introduction Are you a Human Resources professional with a supervisory background and excellent interpersonal skills who is looking to take the next step in your career? Apply your human resources and leadership experience to serve the State of Wisconsin! The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management (DPM) is seeking motivated HR professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality HR services to serve as a Human Resources Program Officer overseeing an HR team responsible for supporting the workforce at assigned agencies or regions. If you have a strong background in building collaborative relationships with management and staff in order to successfully complete various HR objectives and initiatives, please consider applying for this exciting career opportunity! These positions generally have flexible or hybrid work from home opportunities and an excellent work life balance in a team-oriented atmosphere, but will always be assigned a state-owned facility headquarters for the purpose of determining travel reimbursements. The list of applicants created from this recruitment will be used to fill Human Resources Program Officer vacancies for the next 6 months, so please consider applying now even if you're not immediately interested. The first vacancy is in Region 3, working at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This first opening is currently headquartered in the DNR's central offices in downtown Madison, WI. Beginning in October 2026, however, the position will be headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison. Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. 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. Position Summary The Human Resources Program Officer is responsible for administering and directing significant department-wide Human Resources (HR) service programs including recruitment and staffing activities, classification, compensation, and other HR-related activities for the assigned agency or region.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

Administration and direction of recruitment/staffing activities Administration and direction of classification/compensation activities Supervision and development of assigned staff Consultation on HR policies and procedures Please review the Human Resources Program Officer position description for more details. Salary Information These positions are classified as Human Resources Program Officer and are assigned to pay schedule-range 81-02 with an annual salary of $100,880 - $107,577, plus excellent benefits . A two-year Career Executive trial period may be required. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. Job Details Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. The Department of Administration does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship when completing the I-9 form upon hire. Although the specific duties may vary from position to position, HR Program Officers manage one or more functional HR areas such as recruitment and staffing, classification, compensation, and occasionally oversee other functions such as employment relations, equal employment opportunity programs, or administration of activities related to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Qualifications The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the Letter of Qualifications (LoQ). Minimally qualified applicants must describe experience with the following: Serving in a formal supervisory role performing duties such as evaluating employee performance, hiring, discipline, assigning work, resolving conflict, and coaching or mentoring employees. Guiding executive-level leaders in the interpretation and application of HR laws, administrative rules, and/or policies. Working in a professional human resources role performing at least two of the following: Employee classification (titling) functions. Employee compensation functions. Recruitment and staffing related functions (e.g., conducting position analyses, developing job announcements and applicant screening tools, developing interview questions, etc.) In addition to the minimum qualifications above, well-qualified applicants will also have experience with at least some of the following: Leading human resources program-related process improvement initiatives utilizing surveys, practitioner and customer interviews, and/or other quality improvement tools. Developing or revising policies/procedures related to HR. Providing oversight and supervision of other supervisors in a formal HR role. Performing any of the above qualifications in the public sector. Experience with any of the above qualifications in a large organization consisting of 1,000 or more employees. How To Apply The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your application materials, including your resume and letter of qualifications, are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit." The State of Wisconsin is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and consistent selection process that is based on merit and utilizes sound competitive selection procedures. Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process described above by the stated deadline. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Olga Bilinson at or 608-261-8073. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page . The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Deadline to Apply Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2026.