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Human Resources Specialist - Sheriff's Office

City County Information Technology Commission
Wausau, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Posting End Date :

02-24-2025

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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Position Summary :

The Human Resources Specialist ensures the fair and consistent application of laws, regulations, county policies, and union contracts within the Sheriff's Office. This position is responsible for monitoring compliance with state and federal requirements for law enforcement staff, maintaining accurate records for audits, recording, and managing training and certification records, and coordinating employee onboarding and training needs.

As a subject matter expert in human resources, this role provides support for recruitment and selection processes, manages HRIS systems and employment transactions, maintains personnel files, oversees general employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy administration.

This position operates under a dual reporting structure, working under the direction of both the Chief Deputy and the Human Resources Director. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and capable of handling confidential information with integrity.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide guidance to Sheriff's Office divisions on interpreting and administering personnel policies, procedures, and labor agreements while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of county and department policies in alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
  • Record training records for Sheriff's Office personnel, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements for agencies and organizations in accordance with county HR policies.
  • Conduct training audits as needed and validate minimum training requirements for Sheriff's Office staff.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection processes for Sheriff's Office positions, including preparing recruitment materials, sourcing candidates, developing interview questions, scheduling, and participating in interviews, and assisting in final candidate evaluations and dispositions.
  • Utilize and manage a web based HRIS applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment efforts, providing guidance to candidates and department managers while maintaining accurate candidate status updates.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for HR-related matters, collaborating proactively with division commanders to ensure compliance and high-quality service.
  • Attend all Sheriff's Office and Human Resources Department staff meetings and training sessions as directed by the Chief Deputy and Human Resources Director.
  • Assist division commanders in scheduling annual in-service training and assigning relevant topics.
  • Support and contribute to special projects in collaboration with department heads, managers, employees, and external stakeholders.
  • Develop innovative solutions to work-related challenges and facilitate process improvement initiatives.
  • Establish professional development goals that align with the objectives of the Sheriff's Office, Human Resources Department, and County.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Basic knowledge of human resources management principles, practices, and systems.
  • Understanding of state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret and apply personnel policies, labor contracts, and legal requirements effectively.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to workload variations.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and the ability to lead organizational change initiatives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in accordance with Sheriff's Office policies.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across various stakeholders.
  • Open-mindedness and receptivity to diverse perspectives.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in using computers, including word processing, database management, and internet research.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive work culture that emphasizes customer service and teamwork.
  • Understanding of the County's mission, core values, and long-term goals.
  • Qualifications :

  • High school graduation or equivalent, preferably supplemented by formal course work in business administration, human resources, or related field. Prior experience in a fast-paced environment that required a high-level attention to detail and a proven ability to multitask desired. Prior experience in law enforcement or government setting desired. HR certification is a plus.
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Because the job duties can involve access to secure areas and confidential and / or criminal and prosecutorial information, the selected candidate(s) must possess a good reputation and background which will withstand pre-appointment investigation, that will include finger-print check. Candidates must be free of any felony convictions to be considered for this position.
  • Compensation :

    Starting hourly rate $24.65 with County Benefits

    Selection Procedure :

    The selection of the successful candidate may consist of assessment of education and background, driving record check, criminal record check, oral interview, review of professional references, and / or other job-related selection procedures.

    Application Deadline : February 23, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m.

    Special Accommodations :

    Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

    Notice to Applicants :

    Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record : Each applicant's application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law

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