Employment Relations Specialist Job 2024 Part Time

Join our team as an Employment Relations Specialist within the Division of Personnel Management. This position will provide support to the State’s second largest agency, the Department of Health Services (DHS), with more than 6,500 employees.

We have a fast-paced dynamic team that works hard and has fun! We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, team-oriented atmosphere with a flexible work schedule which includes core work hours of 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. This position provides the flexibility of a hybrid office remote work schedule with majority of time offered as remote. This schedule may vary, or change based on training or operational need.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you’ll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
• 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but will be required to report to the office location at the DHS State Office Building (1 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI) on occasion to complete certain tasks. 1 West Wilson Street is in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route, and the Capital City bike path. In addition, there are plenty of nearby restaurants, shopping venues, and the Wednesday farmers’ market.

This position provides consultation in the administration of all employment relations activities for the assigned work units in DHS. Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring management through the disciplinary investigation process, administering grievance processes, assisting with gathering information on Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) cases and Wisconsin Equal Rights Division (WERD) cases, providing guidance on performance management issues, and the interpretation of work unit and State of Wisconsin policies and procedures, state statutes, and administrative codes governing all employment relations functions.

This position will also provide program oversight and support to Human Resources professionals located in satellite offices throughout the state. The position will assist with training within their assigned work units and participate in the State of Wisconsin’s workforce relations committee.

The starting pay is between $36.75 and $42.00 per hour (approximately between $76,400 and $87,300 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Pay for current or former employees is based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in pay schedule and range 81/03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DOA to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Minimally qualified candidates will have all of the following:

• Experience interpreting and applying human resources policies and procedures.
• Experience in a human resources role providing consultation to human resources professionals or supervisors on conducting employee investigations and administering employee discipline related to violations of employer work rules or policies.
• Experience training, coaching, or advising management or supervisors on effective employee performance management techniques (e.g., writing SMART goals, providing feedback or coaching employees, writing effective performance evaluations or improvement plans, etc.).

Well-qualified candidates will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience interpreting and applying federal employment laws such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other laws prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment.
• Experience leading investigations into employee violations of employer work rules or policies including conducting investigatory meetings, drafting reports or findings, and issuing discipline.
• Experience coordinating and training managers and supervisors in best practices and strategies for managing employee/supervisor conflicts.

Please note, the letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Alyssa Kjin at Alyssa.Kjin@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

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The deadline to apply is August 29th at 11:59 pm.