Human Resources Representative

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Under the direction of the Staffing Services Manager, the HR Representative performs functions related to recruitment and selection of police and fire personnel.

Essential Functions

Job Analysis, Posting and Candidate Assessment

• Determine appropriate job analysis methods and conduct job analyses to determine critical tasks and the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary for successful job performance.
• Draft job announcement bulletins, based upon job analysis.
• Determine the eligibility of applicants, based upon the minimum job requirements.

Test Development and Test Administration Oversight

• Based upon job analysis and consistent with professional standards and legal guidelines, plan and develop valid and reliable selection components.
• Identify and secure subject matter experts to serve as raters.
• Consult with operating departments and subject matter experts to review the job-relatedness of test and assessment content.
• Determine the timeline for each selection process component and schedule test administration.
• Administer performance examinations and other assessment exercises.
• Review selection process results and test statistics for accuracy and validity.
• Review adverse impact reports; recommend passing and call-in points.
• Serve as the liaison between departmental personnel and outside contractors employed by the Commission.

Candidate Communication, Continuous Improvement and Appeal Response

• Maintain effective and timely communication with candidates and the hiring authority throughout the selection process.
• Participate in on-going human resources planning and staffing related issues with public safety departments and employees.
• Appear before and present issues and work products to the Fire and Police Commission.
• Make recommendations for modifying and improving examination and selection processes based upon job analysis results, interviews with subject matter experts, historical data, and independent research.
• Maintain the confidentiality of examination and candidate information.
• Develop new and/or improved human resources products and processes and conduct research related to the development of improved services and delivery.
• Investigate and respond to Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Equal Rights Division (ERD) selection process related discrimination complaints and testify at hearings into these matters.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, industrial relations, education, psychology, business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Three years of professional-level experience developing and executing selection processes in a large, complex organization, including performing job analysis, drafting job postings and developing and executing multi-step, job-related hiring processes.
3. Valid Driver’s License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in industrial relations, organizational or educational psychology, business administration, public administration, human resources management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Public sector selection and hiring experience.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.