Human Resources Section Manager

Introduction
Are you a Human Resources professional with a supervisory background who is looking to take the next step in your career? Apply your human resources experience and leadership skills to serve the State of Wisconsin!

The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management (DPM) is seeking a motivated HR professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services. The Human Resources Section Manager will oversee an HR team supporting the workforce at Region 4, Department of Revenue (DOR) and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). If you have a strong background in recruitment/staffing and supervision of HR professionals, please consider applying for this exciting career opportunity!

This position is located at the Wisconsin Revenue Building, situated conveniently off the Beltline just five minutes from Downtown Madison. We offer an excellent work‑life balance and a team‑oriented atmosphere. The role includes the flexibility of a hybrid office/remote work schedule with the majority of time offered as remote, and the incumbent will have the option to occasionally travel to and work from one of the two Veterans Homes.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. DOA 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 Human Resources Section Manager is responsible for administering and directing significant department‑wide HR service programs, including recruitment and staffing activities, classification, compensation, and related survey activities for the Department of Revenue and Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Administration and direction of recruitment/staffing and classification/compensation activities for the assigned agencies
• Supervision and development of assigned staff
• Human resources data management

Please review the Human Resources Section Manager position description for more details.

This position is in the Human Resources Program Officer classification, pay schedule‑range 81‑02 with an annual salary of $100,880 – $107,577, plus excellent benefits. A two‑year Career Executive trial period is required. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire.

Background Checks:
Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, caregiver background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

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.

The results from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies if they become available.

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 all the following:

• Supervising professional HR staff performing duties such as evaluating employee performance, hiring, discipline, assigning work, resolving conflict, etc.
• Working in a professional human resources role performing recruitment and staffing related activities (e.g., conducting position analyses, developing job announcements and applicant screening tools, developing interview questions, etc.).
• Developing or revising policies/procedures related to HR.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, well‑qualified applicants will also have experience with at least some of the following:

• Providing oversight and supervision of other supervisors in a formal HR role.
• Leading human resources program‑related process improvement initiatives utilizing surveys, practitioner and customer interviews, and/or other quality improvement tools.
• Guiding executive‑level leaders in the interpretation and application of HR laws,…