Job Title : Human Resources Coordinator

Reports to : Staffing & Payroll Director

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000 / annually, generous benefits package

Location : Madison, WI ( Please note : Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin. )

Start date : April 2024

Application Deadline : March 8th, 2024 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary.

There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin : WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country's highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations.

During the 2024 cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to defend the Democratic majority in the United States Senate by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin, to re-elect President Biden for a second term, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term.

WisDems' work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural / suburban / urban divide.

Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites.

We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity : As a Human Resources Coordinator, you will provide support to the Staffing and Payroll team with the maintenance and administration of the hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and payroll processes.

This position will report directly to the Staffing and Payroll Director, working with them to maintain accurate employee records, sending onboarding materials, completing new hire vetting, and payroll process tracking.

In this role, you will be providing critical support to all WisDems staff, assisting in the coordination of many Human Resources programs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Coordinate the administration of human resources processes including, hiring, onboarding, system administration and payroll.
• Provide support to employees on questions and inquiries regarding human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain accurate records in our human resources information system, Rippling.
• Work with the Staffing and Payroll team to maintain good information flow to the rest of the Human Resources department, the WisDems team, and external partners.
• Assist the Staffing and Payroll Director with gathering applicable documentation and / or information for incoming projects.
• Generate reports for other departments and teams, as requested.
• Execute excellent administrative communication to WisDems staff.
• Have a positive attitude and help support / foster an open door policy.
• On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Qualifications (Required) :

• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities.

Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.

• Strong Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills - Able to carefully handle relationships with staffers and individuals outside of WisDems.
• Excellent Organizational Skills - Prior experience demonstrating the ability to prioritize and manage details to efficiently multitask.
• High Level of Attention to Detail and Thoroughness - Notices errors that others might overlook and circles back to fix them, even after their work has been mostly finalized.
• Self-Motivation and Accountability - Shows initiative when the moment arises, takes calculated risks, and will hold themself accountable for their mistakes.
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information - Has the ability / skills to handle confidential information with professionalism and care.

Qualifications (Preferred) :

• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems, such as : Rippling, BambooHR, Paychex, Workday, etc.
• Has knowledge of relevant HR laws, best practices, concepts, and strategies; specifically knowledge of substantial hiring and onboarding processes.
• Time spent volunteering for and / or working for an organization that advocates for progressive values.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training or experience.

Benefits : Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1 / month), dental ($1 / month), vision ($1 / month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, mileage reimbursement, monthly cell phone stipend, paid vacation days (starting at 10 days), retirement plan with 3% employer match, 3 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays.

Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate.

In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups.

We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA communities.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19 : Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law.

Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended.

Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-02-27