Strategic Workforce & Culture Lead

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking a Workforce Culture and Strategic Support Specialist to advise on advanced program analysis, strategic planning, and implementation of complex workforce initiatives across WHS. This role collaborates with DBS, HR, and executive leadership to translate data into practical strategies.

The position leads cross‑divisional projects, develops policy frameworks, and supports organizational change efforts, including staff development and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Coordinating or managing workforce, organizational development, communications, training, policy, strategic planning, or comparable organizational programs or initiatives.
• Analyzing organizational, program, policy, workforce, or operational information and using that information to develop recommendations or support decisions.
• Developing or implementing programs, policies, procedures, communications, guidance, or organizational initiatives.
• Working collaboratively across departments, programs, teams, or organizational units to coordinate and implement initiatives.
• Communicating effectively through written communications, presentations, facilitation, training, briefing materials, or other professional communications.
• Managing multiple projects or priorities with responsibility for planning, coordination, implementation, and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic support services across workforce planning, internal communications, wellness, and leadership development.
• Analyze organizational needs, assess risks and gaps, develop program alternatives, and provide recommendations to agency leadership.
• Develop administrative frameworks, policies, procedures, and evaluation methods for agencywide programs and initiatives.

Job description

The Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking a Workforce Culture and Strategic Support Specialist to advise on advanced program analysis, strategic planning, and implementation of complex workforce initiatives across WHS. This role collaborates with DBS, HR, and executive leadership to translate data into practical strategies.

The position leads cross‑divisional projects, develops policy frameworks, and supports organizational change efforts, including staff development and wellness initiatives.