Chief Human Resources Officer
About The Position
Milwaukee County is seeking an exceptional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead human capital strategy for one of Wisconsin's largest and most diverse employers. This is an opportunity to shape the employee experience, drive organizational transformation, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of more than 950,000 residents. As CHRO, you will join the County Executive's leadership team and help build a workplace where employees thrive, leaders grow, and innovation drives results. This is more than a CHRO role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of public service in one of the Midwest's most vibrant communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or equivalent
- 5+ years of progressive senior HR leadership experience
- Proven experience leading large, complex teams and organizations
- Strong understanding of strategic human resources management
- Experience with workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and retention strategies
- Demonstrated success navigating complex organizational or political environments
- Experience working in union and non-union environments
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
- Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree, MBA, or advanced degree
- Public sector experience
- Experience leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives
- Expertise in compensation strategy and workforce modernization
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with Milwaukee County's mission and goals.
- Lead teams responsible for: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Employee & Labor Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Compensation & Benefits, Retirement Services, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Change Management.
- Inspire a high-performing HR team of approximately 60 professionals.
- Partner with elected officials, department leaders, boards, commissions, and community stakeholders.
- Drive workforce engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, labor relations, and compensation strategy.
- Build innovative HR solutions that support a modern, inclusive, and service-focused organization.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
