Human Resources Director

City of Sheboygan•Sheboygan City Hall, WI

82d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sheboygan is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to serve as the Director. This role involves shaping people initiatives and driving HR excellence, working alongside a team of three HR Generalists. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and positive working culture and environment for all employees. Key HR functions include recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, personnel data management, employee relations, training and development, and assisting employees and citizens with inquiries. The Director will oversee and coordinate all functions of the City’s Human Resources Department, encompassing recruitment and staffing, succession planning, organizational development and training, compensation, benefits and insurance administration, policy development and interpretation, worker’s compensation, and employee safety and health programs. This position demands a high level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, honesty, and truthfulness, acting in the best interest of the City.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a similar field required.
At least five years of professional experience in all phases of human resources management required.
At least three years of experience as a supervisor/manager required.
SHRM certification required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Completion of Arbinger Institute Training within 24 months of hire required.
Completion of supervisory training courses through CVMIC within one year of hire required.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws pertaining to human resources, including recruitment and hiring programs, nondiscrimination, ADA requirements, federal and state employment relations, and FMLA policies.
Ability to develop and implement performance evaluation systems, compensation programs, job evaluation and classification plans, and employee benefit programs.
Ability to conduct studies, analyze facts, and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of effective reports and records.
Ability to effectively supervise and develop staff.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with City Administration, the City Council, Department Heads, employees, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
Passing a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the City’s Human Resources Department.
Oversees staff performance and corrective action if applicable.
Directs and guides the administration of the City’s Human Resources programs, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development, retention, succession, compensation, benefits, equal employment, grievance procedure, performance correction, separations, discipline, and terminations.
Advises supervisory staff on performance correction matters, policy development and interpretation, and various personnel-related matters.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legislative mandates regarding the City's Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures, including ADA, FMLA, federal and state employment relations, and non-discrimination laws.
Directs and manages the City's wage and salary administration programs in accordance with the City's collective bargaining agreements, ordinances, and policies in collaboration with the Finance Department.
Oversees position/wage evaluation and job/classification studies, benefit studies, and special studies to ensure market alignment.
Oversees employee recruitment and retention process and works with the appropriate City staff to implement.
Develops, implements, and oversees employee fringe benefit programs, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance; workers’ compensation; unemployment compensation; the Wisconsin Retirement System; and all other City benefit programs, in collaboration with City Administration and Finance Department.
Acts as the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer and ADA Compliance Officer along with the City Attorney.
Prepares and coordinates documents and agenda items for the Finance & Personnel Committee; attends and presents at various meetings, Common Council, and other public events/meetings as directed by the City Administrator.
Serves as coordinator for the Police and Fire Commission, including the preparation of agendas and minutes, and attends Commission meetings.
Prepares the departmental operating and capital budget and maintains departmental compliance with the budget throughout the year.
Serves as the City’s primary contact and facilitator for Arbinger Institute trainings.
Assists the City Attorney and/or City Administrator with collective bargaining and labor management; conducts research and benchmarking; supports the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.
Supports the City Attorney or retained counsel in the investigation of City liability and subrogation claims by referring complaints, facilitating interviews, acting as liaison between legal counsel and impacted staff, and ensuring appropriate record keeping practices are followed.
Serves as the City's official records custodian for the Human Resources Department.
Manages personnel information systems, forms, procedures, and methods of record keeping.
Ensures clear, timely, and effective internal communication of Human Resources information to all employees.
Handles confidential information and documentation with discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality and acting in the best interests of the City.
Oversees employee engagement events.
Oversees and assists with new hire onboarding and orientation.
Responds to employee inquiries and distributes necessary HR information and materials.
Sorts, opens, and distributes incoming mail for the division.
Orders, monitors, and maintains department supplies as needed.