Job Description

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. The Division of Personnel Management, Bureau of Human Resources (BHR), Region 2 is currently recruiting to fill a Human Resources Assistant position at either the entry or Advanced level. This position will be part of a dedicated team for the recruitment and selection of Correctional Officers for the Department of Corrections (DOC) and can be headquartered at any DOC facility or office Statewide. Headquartered location will be determined with the supervisor upon appointment.

Note: Travel throughout the State to DOC locations and hiring events is required and will be as needed. Note: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week. 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, nine 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
• 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

Position Summary

This position performs general talent acquisition tasks including certification processes and procedures, appointment processes including data entry, processing criminal background checks, and assisting with job posting management and associated applicant contact. The HR Assistant also provides support to BHR Human Resources Specialists, provides back up to other BHR Human Resources Assistants, and assists in general administrative duties of the Bureau.

Salary Information

Starting salary is between $22.00 and $27.00 per hour; plus, excellent benefits. Salary for current or former state employees will be determined in accordance with the current Wisconsin Compensation Plan. The entry level is in pay scheule and range 81-05 and the Advanced level is in 81-04. A 12-month probationary period is required.

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. All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. 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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have training and/or experience:

• Communicating information such as policies, procedures, etc. to customers
• Creating or managing reports, spreadsheets, memos, etc. utilizing various computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Providing administrative support (maintaining files and/or records, drafting correspondence, assembling materials, etc.)

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

• Performing recruitment and selection activities such as coordinating interviews, creating/auditing position descriptions, and processing hiring documents.

How To Apply

To apply, click on \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications 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 qualifications and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position. Your letter of qualifications 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 qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For more information regarding your letter of qualifications and resume, 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.

Deadline to Apply

On-line application materials must be finalized by 11:59 pm on 4/30/22, in order to be considered. If you have technical difficulties, Wisc.Jobs helpdesk is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30pm at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov. Some applicants report better performance when using the Chrome browser.