Human Resource Manager

City of New Berlin; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Berlin is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to provide advanced HR leadership and support within the Human Resources Department. The role oversees recruitment, job content development, and compensation benchmarking while ensuring compliance with laws and collective bargaining agreements.

You will coordinate training, onboarding, and policy updates, manage HRIS and reporting, and support performance evaluation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Finance or a closely-related field.
• Minimum five years of professional work experience in the Human Resource field.

Responsibilities

• Manages recruitment and selection processes for vacancies.
• Develops, reviews, and updates detailed job descriptions for new and existing positions; gathers job content information from employees and supervisors.
• Analyzes and evaluates position classification and compensation with benchmarking against public agencies and relevant private sector data.
• Manages and coordinates employee training initiatives for employees and management staff.
• Manages and coordinates and/or conducts new employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Manages and assists in the creation, development, and updating of Human Resources policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Maintains HRIS and related systems; processes transactional HR activities; supports data integrity and reporting.
• Participates in the creation and administration of the employee performance evaluation system.
• Interprets and applies policies, laws, and collective bargaining agreements for department heads and managers.
• Researches and prepares analysis on legislation and regulatory changes affecting HR programs.
• Establishes relationships with employees, vendors, and the public; maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with planning and execution of benefits enrollment and recognition events.
• Responds to salary verifications and surveys.
• Completes the annual EEO Reporting as required by law.
• Recommends new approaches to improve efficiency.
• Performs other professional HR duties as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Job analysis

Compensation benchmarking

HRIS & data reporting

Policy development

Employee relations

Training coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Finance or a closely-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At the direction of the Human Resource Director, the Human Resource Manager provides advanced professional human resource leadership and support to the Human Resource Department by performing a variety of complex human resource tasks.

• Manages recruitment and selection processes for vacancies, including preparing and placing advertisements, screening applications, coordinating interview processes, and completing job offer and post-offer activities.
• Develops, reviews, and updates detailed job descriptions for new and existing positions; gathers job content information from employees and supervisors and documents essential functions and key responsibilities
• Analyzes and evaluates position classification and compensation, including benchmarking against public agencies and relevant private sector data; prepares findings and recommendations to support internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Manages and coordinates employee training initiatives for employees and management staff, including professional development training, safety training, and annual safety testing.
• Manages and coordinates and/or conducts new employee orientation and supports onboarding activities to promote consistent, compliant, and effective employee integration.
• Manages and assists in the creation, development, and updating of Human Resources policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; researches best practices and recommends revisions to support operational needs and compliance.
• Manages maintenance of HRIS and related systems; processes transactional HR activities in HRIS and financial systems; supports data integrity, records management, and system reporting.
• Participates in the creation and administration of the employee performance evaluation system; supports tools, timelines, training, and consistent application across departments.
• Interprets and applies policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state human resources and labor laws; advises department heads, managers, and supervisors in their application.
• Researches and prepares analysis on legislation, regulation, and law changes to determine potential impacts to City operations and Human Resources programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the City, vendors, consultants, and the public; communicates professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel information.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, and employee recognition celebrations.
• Responds to employee salary verifications and compensation/fringe benefit surveys.
• Completes the annual EEO Reporting as required by law.
• Recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Performs other professional human resource duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of human resources administration, preferably in a municipal government environment.
• Considerable knowledge of recruitment and selection processes, including applicant screening, interviewing, and employment related documentation.
• Considerable knowledge of position classification concepts and practices, including job analysis, documenting job content, and evaluating job relationships.
• Considerable knowledge of compensation systems, theories, and practices, including market benchmarking and internal equity considerations. Ability to analyze complex problems, procedures, and data; identify practical solutions; and follow through to implementation while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations affecting public sector human resources operations.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, and financial management information systems, including accurate processing and reporting.
• Considerable knowledge of standard office technology and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and social media tools used for recruitment and employee communications.
• Ability to interview, evaluate, and make well-supported recommendations for selection and placement decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out multiple assignments with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data objectively; prepare clear findings; and develop practical recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and HR program improvements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department leadership, union representatives, city officials, attorneys, other governmental agencies, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Finance or a closely-related field
• Minimum five (5) years of professional work experience in the Human Resource field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a municipal Human Resource Department
• Supervisory experience
• SHRM and/or SPHR Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Task involves sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Task involves extended period of time at a keyboard.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• None. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception.