Workforce Culture and Strategic Support Specialist

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.  for more information about WHS’ mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

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The Workforce Culture and Strategic Support Specialist serves as an agency wide advisor responsible for advanced program and policy analysis, strategic planning, program development and evaluation, and implementation support for complex workforce and organizational initiatives at WHS.

The position leads and coordinates a portfolio of strategic support services that includes workforce planning and programs, internal communications and organizational change support, talent and partnership development, volunteer program strategy, employee wellness initiatives, and supervisor and employee professional development. The position works across divisions to analyze organizational needs and issues, evaluate existing programs and practices, identify risks and gaps, develop program and policy alternatives, and provide recommendations to agency leadership.

The position develops administrative frameworks, policies, procedures, implementation strategies, and evaluation methods for assigned agency wide programs and initiatives. Work requires extensive knowledge of assigned programs and the ability to independently translate complex organizational, workforce, policy, and operational information into practical recommendations and implementation strategies.

The position has access to and participates in confidential matters affecting the employer-employee relationship, including workforce planning, organizational changes, staffing strategies, employee relations considerations, and leadership deliberations involving personnel and workforce decisions. The position conducts analysis and develops recommendations and materials used by management in considering and implementing these matters.

The Specialist works closely with the Division of Business Services (DBS) Division Administrator, DBS Deputy Administrator, Human Resources, executive and senior leadership, and program leaders throughout WHS. The position exercises significant independent judgment and delegated responsibility for assigned programs and strategic initiatives, including identifying issues, developing and evaluating alternatives, recommending courses of action, and making program and implementation decisions within established policy and leadership direction.

The salary will be between $35.00 - $42.00 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay provisions found in the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 03. The classification for this position is Program and Policy Analyst-Advanced. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

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A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Interested permanent classified state employees should complete this application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

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