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Location Madison Agency Administration Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Classification Code 10830 Classification Title Human Resources Supervisor Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Introduction Join our collaborative and passionate HR team as a Human Resources Supervisor ! This position will directly supervise a team of HR professionals who provide a broad spectrum of HR services to assigned areas within Division of Personnel Management's Region 1 which consists of the Department of Transportation, Public Service Commission, Department of Financial Institutions, Department of Safety and Professional Services, and the Higher Education Aids Board. Our HR team is responsible for proactively partnering with assigned areas to provide strategic direction and expertise in job classification and analysis, classification surveys and studies, recruitment and staffing, assessment development and administration, compensation and pay administration, performance management and workforce planning. This is a great opportunity to take the next step as an HR leader and be an integral part of an awesome team! This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but may be required to report to an office location on occasion to complete certain tasks. This position will be headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building (4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI). As an HR Supervisor, you will: Lead a team of HR professionals who handle the recruitment, staffing, compensation and classification activities for vacancies using creativity, innovation and best practices to develop efficiencies Provide daily coaching, mentoring and feedback to the members of your team Hire and train new HR staff on your team Identify process improvements and best practices to help your team be efficient and agile in a fast-paced environment Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to help develop solutions and recommendations provided to hiring supervisors and managers Provide guidance and support to management related to workforce planning efforts, recruitment strategies, compensation initiatives and other staffing efforts Implement new HR systems, policies and initiatives Be part of an awesome HR management team Our HR team's culture includes: Work/life balance Teamwork where we pitch in to help each other wherever needed Flexibility in our daily priorities and in constantly improving our work Collaboration within our HR team and with our business partners Inclusivity for all Supporting and encouraging professional development Continuous improvement, innovation and creativity - always striving to improve our work 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. As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity . Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies. Position Summary This position supervises a team of staff in the HR General Services Section (GSS) that are responsible for recruitment, selection, compensation administration, classification, performance management, and organizational analysis. This position is part of the GSS management team and is responsible for administering programs, policies and systems and supervising subordinate staff. The position is responsible for providing training and development, overseeing day-to-day activities and work assignments, identifying and implementing process improvements, and developing and updating HR policies and procedures. In addition, the position provides consultation to management on a wide range of difficult and complex and/or sensitive personnel matters. For more information, please view the complete position description . Salary Information Starting salary for the Human Resources Supervisor position (schedule/range 81-03) will be $86,320 - $96,678 annually ($41.50 per hour - $ 46.48 per hour) depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period is required. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year. Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment). An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Well Wisconsin Wellness Program. A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! Job Details Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form. Qualifications A minimally qualified applicant will have each of the following: Experience in a professional human resources role performing the following: recruitment, classification and compensation related activities. Experience providing leadership to a team of employees (this may include leading a team in accomplishing a project or assignment, training others to complete a task, providing feedback on work etc.). Experience providing consultation or guidance to organizational leadership on HR related issues, such as recruitment planning, compensation strategy planning, interpreting HR policies/procedures or handling performance management issues. In addition, well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following: Experience with state of Wisconsin civil service rules and policies related to recruitment, classification, compensation or performance management issues. Formal supervisory or lead worker experience performing duties such as coaching, guiding, training others, directing/assigning work, reviewing work, providing performance feedback, etc. Experience making recommendations to improve HR policies or processes to ensure operations are consistent and efficient (e.g., evaluating needs, identifying issues/problems, proposing solutions, providing feedback, direction and training). How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process . Then, you will access your existing account or create a new account if you don't have one. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job . Please review the instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. Submitted materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies. 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. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations. 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. Questions can be directed Nathan Draeger at nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov . Deadline to Apply Application materials are due by 11:59 pm on June 21, 2026. Apply for Job
