State of Wisconsin
Institution Human Resources Director; Advanced
State of Wisconsin, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, United States, 53821
Institution Human Resources Director; Advanced
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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 Bureau of Human Resources, Region 2 is currently recruiting to fill an
Institution Human Resources Director
vacancy at either the entry or Advanced level. This position will be located at the Department of Corrections, Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Position Summary
This position provides expertise and leadership in the employment relations and personnel functions of the Institution. Responsibilities of this position include administration and coordination of employment relations, position classification, staffing, compensation, payroll and benefits, supervisory training, equal employment opportunity, and other personnel related programs, as well as supervision of Human Resources (HR) staff.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 at the entry level and 81-03 at the Advanced level, with a starting pay between $36.17/hour - $44.33/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. 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 vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. DOA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.
Job Details
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 sponsorship) at the time of application. Region 2 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
NOTE: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 1 day per week.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
Performing Employee Relations functions (conducting or providing consultation on employee investigations, administering employee discipline, etc.) Performing FMLA related tasks (reviewing medical information to determine eligibility, determining potential for medical accommodations, etc.) Performing staffing and recruitment activities (posting jobs, coordinating interviews, compensation determination, etc.) Using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) such as PeopleSoft, SAP, ADP, etc.
In Addition To The Above And In Order To Be Considered For The Advanced Level, Well Qualified Applicants Will Have Experience
Coaching or advising management or supervisors on effective employee performance techniques (SMART goals, coaching, etc.) or strategies for managing employee/supervisor conflicts Performing supervision or lead-worker activities (managing staff, assigning, directing, and evaluating work, mentoring, hiring, etc.)
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position.
Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click
here
.
Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to 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
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on
8/17/25,
in order to be considered.
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State of Wisconsin Institution Human Resources Director; Advanced
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Institution Human Resources Director; Advanced
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State of Wisconsin Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Introduction
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 Bureau of Human Resources, Region 2 is currently recruiting to fill an
Institution Human Resources Director
vacancy at either the entry or Advanced level. This position will be located at the Department of Corrections, Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Position Summary
This position provides expertise and leadership in the employment relations and personnel functions of the Institution. Responsibilities of this position include administration and coordination of employment relations, position classification, staffing, compensation, payroll and benefits, supervisory training, equal employment opportunity, and other personnel related programs, as well as supervision of Human Resources (HR) staff.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 at the entry level and 81-03 at the Advanced level, with a starting pay between $36.17/hour - $44.33/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. 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 vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. DOA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.
Job Details
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 sponsorship) at the time of application. Region 2 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
NOTE: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 1 day per week.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
Performing Employee Relations functions (conducting or providing consultation on employee investigations, administering employee discipline, etc.) Performing FMLA related tasks (reviewing medical information to determine eligibility, determining potential for medical accommodations, etc.) Performing staffing and recruitment activities (posting jobs, coordinating interviews, compensation determination, etc.) Using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) such as PeopleSoft, SAP, ADP, etc.
In Addition To The Above And In Order To Be Considered For The Advanced Level, Well Qualified Applicants Will Have Experience
Coaching or advising management or supervisors on effective employee performance techniques (SMART goals, coaching, etc.) or strategies for managing employee/supervisor conflicts Performing supervision or lead-worker activities (managing staff, assigning, directing, and evaluating work, mentoring, hiring, etc.)
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position.
Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click
here
.
Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at Phia.Vang@wisconsin.gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to 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
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on
8/17/25,
in order to be considered.
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the
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Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Wisconsin by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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