Human Resources Specialist (Entry or Senior)

Introduction The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Specialist Entry or Senior level position within the Human Resources team serving the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is located at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove (WVHUG), which is a skilled nursing, long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional medical services to elderly or disabled Veterans and their spouses. The WVHUG campus is located off Highway 11 in-between Burlington and Racine and is a short drive from Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other key locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The campus is surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful natural landscapes. DOA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision. Position Summary This position performs personnel management tasks related to Human Resources (HR) policies and processes at WVHUG. The incumbent is responsible for providing expertise and leadership in the management and coordination of recruitments and position vacancies. The position will assist with advising supervisors on employee relations processes, reviewing Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Leave of Absence Requests, and coordinating the worker’s compensation and return to work program. This position will assist with ensuring consistent application of HR and agency policy. Major goals of this position include the administration and coordination of employment relations, position classification, staffing, FMLA, medical leave, and wellness programs. The position has critical communication responsibilities and is responsible for ensuring that the HR Supervisor is advised of existing and developing issues in the facility. To view full copies of the position descriptions, click the following links: Human Resources Specialist Human Resources Specialist – Senior Salary Information The starting salary for Human Resources Specialist is between $33.50 - $35.50 an hour ($69,680 - $73,840 annually). The entry level classification is in pay schedule and range 81-04. The starting salary for Human Resources Specialist – Senior is between $36.00 - $38.00 an hour ($74,880 - $79,040 annually). The senior level classification is in pay schedule and range 81-03. Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. Job Details This position is eligible to work remotely after an initial training period. Remote work is intended to be performed in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs. Due to the nature of this position’s duties, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check prior to appointment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. Applicants must be legally authorized 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. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with the following:

• Performing full-cycle recruitment and selection activities (e.g., creating or updating position descriptions, position analysis, developing job announcements, reviewing, or recommending compensation requests, developing applicant screening criteria, etc.); and
• Coordinating employment relations activities (e.g., reviewing employee discipline documents for accuracy and completion, assisting management with work rule interpretation, assisting with employee investigation processes, etc.).

Well qualified applicants will also have experience with the following:

• Coordination of FMLA or Medical Leave (e.g., providing consultation and technical assistance to employees and/or management regarding; tracking and documenting leave use; maintaining documentation, etc.); or
• Providing HR consultation to a variety of healthcare facility staff (professional healthcare, direct care, blue-collar, management and supervisors, paraprofessionals, treatment, etc.) regarding HR processes and policies; or
• Formal education or training in HR (e.g., coursework, certifications, etc.).

How To Apply To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application. 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. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. 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 to Kevin Roberts at [email protected] or (608) 267-7297. Deadline to Apply All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on March 11, 2026. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job