HR Specialist: Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association in the Administration department seeks a Human Resource Specialist (Level K) to coordinate countywide recruitment, onboarding and staff development. This role partners with all departments to attract talent, manage postings, interviews and civil rights compliance.

You will handle employee records, payroll/enrollment setup, benefits support, safety training coordination and confidential communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, public administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR office experience.
• Experience with social media recruitment and HR software.
• Knowledge of state and federal wage/benefits laws.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all recruitment activities for the county, from postings to interviews and testing.
• Provide orientation and onboarding for new employees, including benefits overview.
• Enroll new employees in payroll and HR systems.
• Maintain employment records ensuring legal compliance.
• Administer annual safety trainings and employee leave programs.
• Back up Payroll/Benefits Coordinator.
• Assist with employee communications and events.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding/Orientation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in HR/Administration

Tools

HR software

Payroll systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Wisconsin Counties Association in the Administration department seeks a Human Resource Specialist (Level K) to coordinate countywide recruitment, onboarding and staff development. This role partners with all departments to attract talent, manage postings, interviews and civil rights compliance.

You will handle employee records, payroll/enrollment setup, benefits support, safety training coordination and confidential communications.