Human Resources Advisor

MRA Recruiting Services•Wauwatosa, WI

About The Position

Are you a Human Resources (HR) Professional who is passionate about Training & Development or a Trainer who is passionate about HR? Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Co. (CVMIC) is seeking an HR Advisor/Consultant/Trainer who is passionate about delivering and facilitating leadership training and partnering with our municipal members to consult on HR matters and best practices. CVMIC takes a very proactive and creative approach to HR and risk management with the 56 Wisconsin Municipalities served. Each Municipality (CVMIC member) is assigned an experienced and dedicated team of specialists in HR, Risk Management, and Worker's Compensation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build an individualized plan tailored to each municipality's specific and unique needs, which will include HR compliance and initiatives designed to reduce their employment liability exposures. You will also have the opportunity to be creative by participating in projects and membership-wide initiatives that have the goal of reducing liability exposures or communicating HR best practices. We take our commitment to customer service seriously, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships that have a great impact on the communities you serve. Our professionals understand the unique pressures and challenges of local government because we work directly with municipal employees every day. Our HR and Risk Management services come at no additional cost to our members and provide many unique benefits. We believe that improving our member organizations is a long-term investment in each municipality and our membership. This service-based relationship is what sets CVMIC apart: we are onsite in our municipalities investing in their practices, processes, and policies, to prevent loss and protect our pool of members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training & Development, Business Administration, Adult Education, or equivalent.
5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of human resource management.
Knowledge of the requirements, laws, and duties of municipalities in Wisconsin.
Knowledge of Federal and state of Wisconsin employment laws and practices.
Knowledge of computer software including presentation software, database management, word processing, and other related areas.
Ability to develop and present effective training programs.
Ability to plan and coordinate activities to meet work objectives.
Ability to effectively interact with others both within and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate professionally, timely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to operate a computer and understand/learn various computer software programs.
Ability to work effectively as part of a management team.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, supervisors, managers, or elected officials.
Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance program development, research, and assessments.
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, identifying errors, biases, or hallucinations before decision-making.
Ability to balance AI automation with traditional HR controls and human expertise.

Nice To Haves

HR Professional Certification (preferred) - SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP or IPMA-CP.

Responsibilities

Leadership training programs on employment law or HR best practices (i.e. FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Anti-Harassment, Hiring / Interviewing, Coaching Employees, Performance Management)
Leadership skill-building training programs (i.e. Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics, Mentoring, Organizational Communication, Team Building)
Employee training programs on employment law regulatory compliance or special requests (i.e. Diversity, Implicit Bias, Generations, Customer Service)
Consulting on federal or state employment laws, HR-related matters, or best practices
Providing assessment services (HR practices assessment, Hiring assessment)
Developing virtual content for use in e-learning programs, webinars, and YouTube videos
Researching programs and services that foster our mission. Examples of current programs/services: Neogov Insight Applicant Tracking System, Neogov Onboard System, Neogov Learn LMS, and Economic Research Institute Salary Assessor
Facilitating member user group meetings to identify issues and trends and offer best practices sharing opportunities
Travel out of office (in-state) to provide services to assigned municipal members in the Fox Valley / Central Wisconsin area.