Employee relations Jobs in Madison, WI

Salary : $65,418.08 Annually

Location : Madison, WI

Job Type : PERMANENT FULL TIME

Job Number : 2026-00020

Department : Human Resources Department

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Central

Comp. Group / Range : 20 / 14

General Description

The City of Madison Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Unit is hiring an Administrative Assistant. This position provides confidential Human Resources support in the area of Employee and Labor Relations, acting both independently and under the direction of the Employee and Labor Relations Manager. This employee also works as a liaison between City Human Resources and the Metro Transit Division to ensure effective administration of drug and alcohol testing, employee and labor relations programs, and communication with leadership in both units. The work requires exercising considerable judgment and discretion. This position provides administrative support in updating, tracking, coordinating, and facilitating the flow of information related to collective bargaining agreements; grievance hearings; bargaining meetings; and board, commission, and committee meetings.

Work involves providing confidential administrative support to the management of the Employee and Labor Relations Unit. This position is responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Employee and Labor Relations Program; for administering and implementing the Citywide drug testing program, including for Metro Transit; and for assisting in the tracking of data and information related to collective bargaining agreements through effective communication and by developing and maintaining data maintenance systems. The work requires exercising considerable judgment and discretion. Work is conducted under the general supervision of the Employee and Labor Relations Manager and involves responsibility for a wide variety of administrative services.

• IMPORTANT : A COMPLETE APPLICATION WILL INCLUDE AN ATTACHED RESUME AND COVER LETTER.

YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN ATTACHED RESUME AND COVER LETTER WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Act as confidential Administrative Assistant for Metro Transit and the Employee and Labor Relations Unit

Administer the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

Provide general administrative assistance to the Human Resources Director and Department

Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Administrative office practices and procedures in support of day-to-day tasks.

Business administration principles and procedures in support of strategic management, program oversight, and / or other organizational goals.

Other equivalent combinations of experience, training, and education that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position will be considered.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.

For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification.

Special Requirements

Ability to meet the transportation requirements of this position.

Physical Requirements

Work in this position is primarily sedentary, requiring the ability to sit / stand at a desk, work on a computer, and use a monitor for extended periods of time.

The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.

Compensation

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.

Leave

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.

0-3 years 10 work days of vacation

After 3 years 12-1 / 2 days

After 7 years 15 days

After 11 years 17-1 / 2 days

After 15 years 20 days

After 19 years 25 days

After 27 years 27 days

Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.

Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including :

Other Benefits

The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including :

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION. You must attach your resume and cover letter in the "Attachments" section of the application or you will not receive further consideration for this position. Your resume and cover letter will be evaluated on your writing ability, including spelling, grammar, and your ability to express your thoughts in a logical fashion.

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How much experience do you have performing varied administrative and / or office management tasks or functions? (For example : This may have included providing scheduling, records maintenance, and customer service support for an employee relations, labor relations, human resources, organizational development, data management, budgeting, or purchasing program or other similar work).

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How much experience do you have working in the areas of Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Human Resources?

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What is your level of experience using Microsoft Outlook or other similar email application(s)?

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What is your level of experience using Microsoft Excel or other similar spreadsheet application(s)?

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What is your level of experience using Microsoft Word or other similar word processing application(s)?

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What is your level of experience using Microsoft PowerPoint or other similar presentation application(s)?

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What is your level of experience using Microsoft SharePoint or other similar collaboration and / or content / document management application(s)?

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