Human Resources Manager

MRA - The Management Association; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

WRS pension participation

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Washington County seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions for about 600 employees in West Bend, Wisconsin. This onsite role reports to the Director of Finance and Employee Experience and collaborates with two HR Generalists and an HR Representative.

The position covers recruitment, employee relations, benefits, labor support, training, safety, and performance management, ensuring a proactive, compliant, and engaging workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, benefits, leave management, and HR best practices.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention across County departments.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Oversee benefits, leave administration, wellness initiatives, and HR compliance.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR compliance

Benefits administration

Labor relations

Training & development

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Position: Human Resources Manager

Location: West Bend, WI

Organization: Washington County

Human Resources Manager

Washington County, Wisconsin | West Bend, WI

Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $88,000 - $100,000

Help Create an Environment Where People and Communities Thrive

Washington County is committed to creating an environment where residents and businesses enjoy an authentic quality of life through safe communities, economic vitality, reliable infrastructure, and access to essential services. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support that mission by leading key HR functions and helping strengthen the employee experience across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Employee Experience, this full-time onsite role is based in West Bend, Wisconsin and supports approximately 600 employees across a diverse range of County departments. The Human Resources Manager is the primary point of contact for daily operational support for two HR Generalists and one HR Representative while remaining actively involved in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, labor relations support, training, safety, compliance, and performance management. This is a hands-on role offering meaningful collaboration across the organization and the opportunity to partner directly with County leadership on workforce and culture initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts across County departments
• Provide guidance to supervisors and leadership on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation
• Oversee employee benefits, leave administration, wellness initiatives, and HR compliance activities
• Coordinate training programs and professional development opportunities for employees and leaders
• Support compensation administration, position classification reviews, and market analysis
• Assist with labor relations activities and collective bargaining support
• 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 programs, and related compliance activities
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and personnel records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR best practices
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Washington County offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension participation
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Professional development opportunities

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.