Human Resources Manager

Village of Germantown•Germantown Village Hall- N112 W17001 Mequon Road, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Village Administrator, the Human Resources Manager plans, organizes, administers, and oversees the Village's human resources functions, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, policy development, performance management, regulatory compliance, and employee training and development. The Human Resources Manager serves as a trusted advisor to Village leadership, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws while promoting effective personnel practices that support organizational goals.

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, public administration, or business administration.
At least three (3) years of local government experience preferred.
Master’s Degree in public or business administration may substitute for one year of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources management.
Knowledge of: Federal and Wisconsin employment laws and regulations.
Knowledge of: Recruitment, selection, onboarding, and employee retention practices.
Knowledge of: Employee benefits administration including health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), COBRA, FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and related programs.
Knowledge of: Compensation administration, classification studies, and salary analysis.
Knowledge of: Employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures.
Skill in: Building positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, elected officials, and the public.
Skill in: Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill in: Interpreting and applying employment laws, regulations, policies, and labor agreements.
Skill in: Organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
Skill in: Exercising sound judgment in sensitive and confidential situations.
Skill in: Utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems.
Ability to: Interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local employment laws.
Ability to: Maintain strict confidentiality while exercising sound independent judgment.
Ability to: Analyze complex personnel issues and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to: Effectively communicate difficult or sensitive information in a professional manner.
Ability to: Mediate workplace conflicts and facilitate positive employee relations.
Ability to: Prepare accurate reports, analyses, policies, and recommendations.
Ability to: Adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
Ability to: Represent the Village professionally and courteously in all interactions.

Nice To Haves

Professional human resources certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, IPMA-HR, or equivalent) is desirable.
Experience using NeoGov applicant tracking and onboarding software and Tyler Munis Human Resources/Payroll software is desirable.
Experience administering comparable municipal HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides professional human resources guidance and support to the Village Administrator, Department Directors, supervisors, and employees.
Serves as a resource for employees regarding personnel policies, benefits, leave administration, and employment-related matters.
Attends seminars, workshops, and professional training to remain current on employment laws, human resources best practices, labor relations, and municipal personnel administration.
Develops collaborative working relationships with department directors, employees, outside agencies and consultants.
Maintains confidentiality of personnel records and sensitive employment information.
Develops and implements personnel policies; trains and advises management on policies and policy interpretation.
Coordinates recruitment activities including position advertising, applicant tracking, screening, interview coordination, background checks, pre-employment testing, reference checks, conditional job offers, and onboarding.
Assists with contract negotiations; advise Department Directors on contract interpretation; advises management on employee discipline matters and response to grievances; works with outside legal counsel on grievance arbitration; advises Department Directors on other employee matters relating to work performance.
Administers compensation programs; conducts salary surveys, prepares compensation reports and makes recommendations for salary adjustments; creates and updates job descriptions and conduct classification studies as needed.
Administers leave programs including FMLA, Wisconsin FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leave, workers' compensation leave, and other protected leave programs.
Administers unemployment claims.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Investigates employee complaints involving discrimination, harassment, workplace misconduct, policy violations, or other personnel matters and recommends appropriate action.
Administers employee benefit programs such as health, dental, life, health savings accounts, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and deferred compensation.
Coordinates annual benefit renewals and open enrollment.
Assists the Village Administrator with employee and organizational communications, including preparation of employee notices, announcements, newsletters, and other internal communications as requested.
Coordinates employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and other employee engagement activities.
Coordinates administration of the Village's property, liability, workers' compensation and other insurance programs with the Village's insurance carriers.