Senior Human Resources Analyst

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

3d•$84,539 - $100,971•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County is seeking a collaborative, analytical, and service-oriented Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide strategic and operational human resources support to County departments. The position performs advanced professional HR work across recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, labor relations, and Countywide initiatives. The analyst serves as a trusted advisor to department managers and leaders, helping ensure HR practices are consistent, equitable, legally compliant, and effective. The role provides comprehensive HR consultation and day-to-day support to assigned departments. It involves advising leaders, interpreting County policies and collective bargaining agreements, supporting investigations and employee or labor relations matters, ensuring legal compliance, developing HR policies and training materials, facilitating training and presentations, and contributing to workforce planning and organizational development. The analyst must maintain confidentiality and build productive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to Countywide workforce systems and public-service delivery. Waukesha County describes its culture as emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, ethics, diversity, communication, efficiency, innovation, employee well-being, professional development, and continuous improvement. The role is located at the County campus in the City of Waukesha. The County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and does not sponsor work visas; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in human resources management, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.
Two years of professional work experience in human resources administration, including employment, wage and salary administration, labor relations, training, employee learning and development, organizational development, or a closely related field; public-sector experience is preferred.
A master’s degree from a recognized college or university in a listed or related area may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.
Knowledge of contemporary human resources practices, including recruitment and selection, labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, and employee relations.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, EEO requirements, Title VII, and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws consistently and equitably.
Ability to develop and communicate HR policies, procedures, training materials, and programs.
Ability to conduct effective interviews and support fair, objective, and legally defensible selection processes.
Ability to facilitate training and deliver clear, effective presentations to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects while meeting established deadlines.
Proficiency with HR ERP systems, HRIS, e-learning platforms, and standard office and presentation software.
Ability to establish and maintain productive, respectful working relationships with people from diverse professional, cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the County does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized work environment and applying collective bargaining agreements.
Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS/ERP platform.
Public-sector human resources experience.
Experience supporting law enforcement, municipal court systems, legal departments, or similarly complex operational environments.
A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Advise managers and department leaders on recruitment, selection, staffing, classification, compensation, employee relations, and performance-related matters.
Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Support workplace investigations and assist with resolving employee and labor relations matters.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment and labor laws.
Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and training materials.
Facilitate training and deliver presentations to employees, supervisors, and leadership groups.
Participate in workforce planning, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive employee, organizational, and legal matters.
Build productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, senior leaders, union representatives, attorneys, and members of the public.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, and accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
Optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards through a pay-for-performance system.
Employee wellness program with wellness and health programs and tools.
On-site health and wellness clinic.
Professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles.
On-site fitness center.
Free parking.