Job Details

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management (DPM) is seeking an accomplished leader to join its statewide human resources leadership team as a DPM Central Operations Deputy Administrator (Executive Human Resources Manager). If you are a highly experienced, strategic Human Resources professional leader who is flexible and innovative, can manage ambiguity, has strong communication, change management, and coaching skills, with a "get it done" attitude and approach, then DPM needs you!

DPM provides centralized and decentralized human resources leadership for the State of Wisconsin government. It is comprised of nearly 400 HR professionals, supporting over 20 state agencies and more than 30,000 employees. The Division oversees all state human resources functions including the state civil service system, labor relations, payroll and benefits administration, workforce relations, HR information systems administration and management, policy administration, classification and compensation, the state's affirmative action, equity, and inclusion programs, and provides training and development to employees, supervisors, and agency leaders statewide. The Division's goal is to ensure state government is equipped with a talented and diverse workforce to provide the best possible service to the public.

This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. This position may have opportunities for hybrid/remote work for a portion of the work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit.

Position Summary

The DPM Central Operations Deputy Administrator oversees the implementation of statewide human resources program and policy areas(e.g. recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, labor relations, HR Information systems including payroll and benefits administration, equity and inclusion, training and development). This position works closely with the Division Administrator and other HR leaders to identify areas of improvement to help meet strategic planning and goal efforts, and leads and supports HR initiatives and the implementation of HR policies and processes in compliance with State Statutes, Administrative Codes, and WI Handbook Chapters. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Developing, implementing, and administering statewide policies, programs, and strategic plans.
  
• Managing Division operations including directing the development and implementation of programs and initiatives; overseeing and evaluating the effectiveness of service delivery methods, procedures, and staffing levels.
  
• Facilitating effective and efficient communication and feedback across the Division.
  
• Managing and supervising Bureau Directors and designated DPM staff.
  
• Managing and monitoring the Division budget.
  

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

Salary Information

The classification for this position is Executive Human Resources Manager, pay schedule-range 81-01 with an annual salary of $123,011 - $132,475, 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.

Job Details

Employment will require the selected candidate to pass a background check. 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.

Qualifications

Please clearly address the following in your Letter of Qualifications.

Minimally qualified applicants must describe experience with all the following:

• Managing at least one of the following human resources program areas:
  

1) employment relations (e.g., performance management, workplace complaints, workplace investigations, etc.)

2) recruitment and staffing

3) compensation

4) classification

5) payroll/benefits administration

6) training and development

7) equity and inclusion

8) wellness/employee assistance

• Interpreting and applying human resources laws, rules, policies and/or procedures
  
• Directing the development and/or implementation of human resources policies, programs, and/or systems (e.g. driving key HR best practices and efficiencies, establishing key performance indicators, developing written plans with succinct deliverables and timelines, providing direction and guidance, executing HR strategies, etc.)
  
• Analyzing/monitoring data/metrics to ensure effective implementation of human resources policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and/or programs.
  
• Supervising employees and/or other managers/supervisors (e.g. establishing performance goals and standards, evaluating performance, hiring, assigning work, etc.).
  

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

• Managing two or more human resources program areas.
  
• Directing/leading the development of strategic plans/initiatives for an organization (e.g. redesigning complex HR related programs, leading process improvement initiatives to streamline operations, facilitating organizational change, etc.)
  
• Evaluating the effectiveness of service delivery methods and/or procedures (e.g. analyzing customer satisfaction surveys; determining patterns in service issues or successes; customer outcome tracking; analyzing goal achievement rates; performing process mapping/gap analysis, etc.)
  
• Monitoring projects to ensure they are delivered on time and on or under budget
  
• Supervising other managers/supervisors
  
• Working in the public sector
  

How To Apply

The steps to apply online are quick and easy! Your application materials, including your resume and letter of qualifications, are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for further consideration. It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications. Please review our helpful tips for developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included. Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."

The State of Wisconsin is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and consistent selection process that is based on merit and utilizes sound competitive selection procedures.

Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Olga Bilinson at ...@wisconsin.gov or 608-###-####. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page .

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified 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

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.