Classification and Compensation Specialist

Classification and Compensation Specialist

State of Wisconsin |

State of Wisconsin | Posted Feb 24, 2026

Full‑time

Madison

Entry (0‑2 yrs)

Whether you’re beginning or further developing your career in human resources, this is a chance to make a difference while you learn and develop your skills. This position focuses on job classification and compensation, which are essential HR functions necessary to grow a strong workforce. When you join our team, you will build relationships with HR professionals and provide services to all state agencies!

This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. This position currently has the flexibility to work remotely up to four days per week. Additional time in the office may be required depending on training and operational needs. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high‑quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost‑effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Personnel Management (DPM) provides centralized and decentralized human resources leadership for the State of Wisconsin government. DPM 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. For more information about DPM, visit our website.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This position is responsible for performing classification and compensation activities and analysis for the State of Wisconsin. This position will be assigned to provide technical assistance, consultation and guidance on compensation and classification matters to statewide human resources professionals and agency leadership.

This position performs activities such as conducting organizational reviews and analysis, performing job classification analysis, applying statewide classification and compensation strategies, conducting research related to occupational analysis and/or compensation strategies to attract and retain the state’s workforce; providing consultation and assistance to stakeholders on HR procedures, policies and laws; developing human resource guidelines for assigned areas of responsibility and participating in a variety of special project teams in human resource management assignments that have statewide impact.

At the Senior and Advanced levels, the Classification and Compensation Specialist has greater emphasis on supporting and providing input on policy level assignments, may serve as an enterprise subject matter expert on assigned topics, advises HR leadership and agency heads as needed, and also assists with training or mentoring other staff within DPM and state agencies.

For more information, please view the complete Executive HR Specialist (Entry) position description. For more information, please view the complete Executive HR Specialist‑Senior position…