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The Bureau of Human Resources, Region 2 is currently recruiting to fill a Human Resources Assistant - Limited Term Employment vacancy located at the Department of Corrections, Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI.
Note: Candidates must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin in order to be considered.

This position provides paraprofessional, technical administrative assistance, performing a wide variety of responsible work of considerable difficulty in connection within the Human Resources Department at Columbia Correctional Institution. Independently executes a wide variety of functions including coordination of staffing activities, recruitment, interviewing and hiring process; provide backup to payroll, leave accounting, and benefits, and oversee the Human Resources Department record-keeping system, and distribution of personnel information.

The starting pay is between $17.42 and $22.00 per hour. The pay schedule/range is 81-05.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

1. Knowledge of human resource/personnel management concepts and techniques.

2. Knowledge of record keeping management systems and laws.

3. Knowledge of personnel recruitment techniques.

4. Knowledge of interviewing techniques.

5. Knowledge of computer software relating to work process, spreadsheets, and databases.

6. Knowledge of effective communications, both in oral and written form.

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality in performance of assigned duties of a confidential nature.

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. For more information regarding your letter of qualification 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.

On-line application materials must be finalized by 11:59 pm on 7/9/23 in order to be considered.

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