Senior Human Resources Analyst

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County is hiring a Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide strategic and operational HR support to County departments. The role performs advanced professional 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, supporting HR practices that are consistent, equitable, legally compliant, and effective. The position provides comprehensive HR consultation and day-to-day support to assigned departments. It requires sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing professional service to diverse stakeholders. The position is based at Waukesha County’s campus in the City of Waukesha. The County describes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a balanced work-life culture.

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 HR 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.
Knowledge of contemporary HR 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 relationships with people from diverse professional, cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.
A master’s degree in a listed or closely related area may substitute for one year of the work-experience requirement.
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.

Responsibilities

Advise managers and department leaders on recruitment, selection, staffing, classification, compensation, employee relations, and performance matters.
Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Support workplace investigations and assist in 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 while handling sensitive employee, organizational, and legal matters.
Build productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, senior leaders, union representatives, attorneys, and members of the public.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Paid 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.
Pay-for-performance system with eligibility for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.
Employee wellness program with programs and tools supporting employee wellness and health.
On-site health and wellness clinic.
On-site fitness center.
Free parking.
Professional development opportunities.