Director of Human Resources and Administration

Workforce Connections, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary commensurate with experience

Travel within the region

Job summary

Workforce Connections, Inc. is seeking a Director of Human Resources & Administration to provide leadership across HR, payroll, benefits, and administrative operations.

You will partner with senior leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness, ensure compliance, and support employees through strategic planning and policy implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resources, administration, nonprofit or government operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Workforce Connections' human resources, payroll, employee benefits, personnel policies, and administrative operations.
• Supervise and support the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, grant requirements, financial controls, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and human resource systems.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Director of Operations on organizational planning, budgeting, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate audits, monitoring activities, financial oversight, and administrative systems that support organizational success.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / business administration / accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Workforce Connections, Inc. (WCI), we believe that meaningful work changes lives. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people, work, and training, we provide innovative workforce development, family support, education, and community-based services that empower individuals, strengthen families, support employers, and build thriving communities. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating opportunities, removing barriers, and helping people discover their purpose, passion, and potential.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources & Administration provides leadership for Workforce Connections' human resources, administrative operations, and organizational support services. This position oversees human resource administration, employee relations, payroll and benefits, policy implementation, financial oversight, and administrative systems while partnering with the Executive Director and Director of Operations to strengthen organizational effectiveness, support employees, and advance WCI's mission.

Reports To: Executive Director

Work Location: Assigned WCI work location or approved work arrangement. Regular travel throughout the region may be required.

Compensation: $74,872–$82,472 annually, depending on qualifications and experience and in accordance with WCI's Board-approved Pay Plan.

Benefits: WCI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; employer-supported health reimbursement benefits; paid holidays; generous paid leave; and professional development opportunities. Eligibility requirements apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Workforce Connections' human resources, payroll, employee benefits, personnel policies, and administrative operations.
• Supervise and support the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, grant requirements, financial controls, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and human resource systems.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Director of Operations on organizational planning, budgeting, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate audits, monitoring activities, financial oversight, and administrative systems that support organizational success.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resources, administration, nonprofit or government operations, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, interpret policies, and solve complex organizational challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and build positive working relationships.

Technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn agency financial, payroll, and human resource information systems.

Other Requirements

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or comparable professional certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and travel as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Workforce Connections?

At Workforce Connections, our work changes lives. Every day, our team helps individuals and families build employment, financial stability, and opportunity while strengthening employers and the communities we serve. As our Director of Human Resources & Administration, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the culture, systems, and future of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and servant leadership. If you're looking for a career where your leadership can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.Workforce Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.