MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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

MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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 lead key HR functions and strengthen the employee experience across the organization. This full-time onsite role supports approximately 600 employees in diverse County departments and is the primary point of contact for daily operational support for two HR Generalists and one HR Representative. The role is hands-on, offering meaningful collaboration and partnership with County leadership on workforce and culture initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts across County departments
• Guide supervisors and leadership 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Six 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

Benefits

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

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.