Human Resources Manager

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Join Waukesha County as the Visionary Leader for Human Resources!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for human resources? Waukesha County is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Human Resources team.

About the Role:

• Leadership & Influence:Direct the strategic direction of comprehensive HR services for over 1,800 employees.
• Core HR Services:Oversee essential functions including classification and compensation, employee relations, union negotiation, benefits management, and training.
• Organizational Impact:Play a pivotal role in shaping policies to enhance our position as a leading employer.
• Customer Service Focus:Drive initiatives that align HR services with business success.

What You Bring:

• Interpersonal Mastery:Exhibit outstanding communication and talent development abilities.
• Proven Leadership:Demonstrate robust management experience and adeptness in leading HR professionals.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving:Possess a track record of effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders to resolve challenges.

Join us and contribute to making Waukesha County a top-tier employer committed to excellence and innovation!

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Please include a cover letter and resume in addition to fully completing the application form.

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Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification and a criminal background and driver's license check.

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Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Human Resources Manager click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, industrial or labor relations, human resources management, or a closely related field.
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in human resource or labor relations administration, preferably in the public sector.
3. Master's degree from a recognized college or university in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.