City of Rhinelander

Downtown Rhinelander, Inc; Rhinelander (WI); Presencial; USD 71.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Income Continuation Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Rhinelander, Wisconsin seeks a knowledgeable Human Resources Manager / Benefits Specialist to lead HR programs and payroll liaison. This exempt, full-time position oversees recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and employee relations, working closely with department leaders and the Finance Department to ensure accurate HR and payroll support.

Responsibilities include onboarding, open enrollment, payroll documentation, FMLA, COBRA, and recordkeeping,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Experience with benefits administration and payroll processes preferred.
• Municipal or public-sector experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Responsabilidades

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee orientation.
• Administer employee benefits, retirement programs, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate payroll-related employee documentation and deduction changes.
• Administer FMLA, COBRA, workers' compensation, and leave programs.
• Maintain HR, payroll, and electronic personnel records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, City policies, and labor agreements.
• Provide employee relations support and HR guidance to supervisors and staff.
• Assist with compensation, training, and workforce planning initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

Herramientas

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Descripción del empleo

Human Resources Manager/Benefits Specialist

Date posted: October 13, 2026

Pay: $71,468 - $80,393 Annual

Job description: Human Resources Manager / Benefits Specialist

City of Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Salary Range: K6 – K11

Department: Administration

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

The City of Rhinelander is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Human ResourcesManager / Benefits Specialist to lead the City's human resource and employee benefitsprograms while serving as a key liaison to payroll operations.

This position plays a critical role in recruitment, employee onboarding, benefitsadministration, labor relations support, leave management, compliance, and employeecommunication. The successful candidate will work closely with department leaders,employees, and the Finance Department to ensure efficient and accurate HR and payrollsupport services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee orientation.
• Administer employee benefits, retirement programs, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate payroll-related employee documentation and deduction changes.
• Administer FMLA, COBRA, workers' compensation, and leave programs.
• Maintain HR, payroll, and electronic personnel records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, City policies, and labor agreements.
• Provide employee relations support and HR guidance to supervisors and staff.
• Assist with compensation, training, and workforce planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Experience with benefits administration and payroll processes preferred.
• Municipal or public-sector experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance (ICI)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Wisconsin Deferred Compensation

Join a dedicated team committed to providing excellent public service while supporting theCity's most valuable resource, its employees.