HR Manager: Lead People & Culture for County Operations

Washington County; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead key HR functions for roughly 600 employees. This full-time onsite role reports to county leadership and acts as the primary contact for two HR Generalists.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, training, compensation, safety, and compliance while fostering a positive, engaged workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts across County departments
• Guide supervisors on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation
• Oversee employee benefits, leave administration, wellness initiatives, and HR compliance
• Coordinate training programs and professional development for employees and leaders
• Support compensation administration, position classification reviews, and market analysis
• Assist with labor relations activities and collective bargaining
• Coordinate workplace investigations and employee concerns
• Partner with County leadership to build a positive, engaged, and accountable workplace culture
• Oversee employee safety initiatives, safety training, and compliance
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and personnel records

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment and onboarding

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead key HR functions for roughly 600 employees. This full-time onsite role reports to county leadership and acts as the primary contact for two HR Generalists.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, training, compensation, safety, and compliance while fostering a positive, engaged workplace culture.