Senior Human Resources Analyst

Waukesha County, WI; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement plan option

Wellness program

Job summary

Waukesha County is seeking a collaborative Senior Human Resources Analyst to deliver strategic and operational HR support across departments. You will advise managers on recruitment, compensation, employee relations, classification, and development while ensuring legal and policy compliance.

The role focuses on workforce planning, program development, and effective communication, partnering with union representatives and leadership to drive continuous improvement and equity in county services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, social sciences, or closely related field.
• Two years of professional HR experience in HR administration including employment, wage/salary administration, labor relations, training, or development, preferably in the public sector.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on recruitment, staffing, classification, compensation, employee relations, and performance-related matters.
• Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support workplace investigations and labor relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws.
• Develop and communicate HR policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Facilitate training and deliver presentations to employees and leaders.

Skills

Recruitment

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Employee development

Classification

Compensation

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management/public administration/business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

ERP systems

Job description

SALARY RANGE$40.64 - $56.43WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILSWaukesha County is seeking a collaborative, analytical, and service-oriented Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide strategic and operational human resources support to County departments.This position performs advanced professional human resources work across a broad range of functional areas, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, labor relations, and other Countywide initiatives. The Senior Human Resources Analyst will serve as a trusted advisor to department managers and leaders, helping ensure that HR practices are consistent, equitable, legally compliant, and effective.Position ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Human Resources Analyst will provide comprehensive HR consultation and day-to-day support to assigned County departments. Key responsibilities include:Advising managers and department leaders on recruitment, selection, staffing, classification, compensation, employee relations, and performance-related matters.Interpreting and applying County policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.Supporting workplace investigations and assisting with the resolution of employee and labor relations matters.Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment and labor laws.Developing, implementing, and communicating HR policies, procedures, programs, and training materials.Facilitating training and delivering presentations to employees, supervisors, and leadership groups.Participating in workforce planning, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintaining confidentiality while managing sensitive employee, organizational, and legal matters.Building productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, senior leaders, union representatives, attorneys, and members of the public.The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound HR judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public service. This individual must be able to manage multiple priorities effectively while providing responsive, professional service to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of contemporary human resources practices, including recruitment and selection, labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, and employee relations.Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws in a consistent and equitable manner.Ability to develop and communicate HR policies, procedures, training materials, and programs.Ability to conduct effective interviews and support fair, objective, and legally defensible selection processes.Ability to facilitate training and deliver clear, effective presentations to diverse audiences.Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects while meeting established deadlines.Proficiency with HR enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, human resources information systems (HRIS), e-learning platforms, and standard office and presentation software.Ability to establish and maintain productive, respectful working relationships with individuals from diverse professional, cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a unionized work environment and applying collective bargaining agreements.Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS/ERP platform.Public-sector human resources experience.Experience supporting law enforcement, municipal court systems, legal departments, or similarly complex operational environments.Why Waukesha CountyThis position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful Countywide impact by strengthening the workforce systems, services, and practices that support the delivery of public services. The Senior Human Resources Analyst will collaborate with a wide variety of County departments and contribute directly to employee development, organizational effectiveness, equitable employment practices, and continuous improvement.Waukesha County is an equal opportunity employer.Salary Range: $84,539 - $100,97 1CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONTo view the full classification specification for Senior Human Resources Analyst click here .Minimum Training & Experience Requirements1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.2. Two (2) years of professional work experience in human resources administration including employment, wage and salary administration, labor relations, training, employee learning and development, organizational development, or a closely related field, preferably in the public sector.3. Master's degree from a recognized college or university in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.About Us:Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of \"Leading the Way\", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves \"Is there a better way?\"Location:Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.EEO:Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.govThe County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.