What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition Specialist position at City of Wauwatosa, WI?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Wauwatosa, WI
Job Type : Full-Time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Department : Human Resources
Division : Human Resources
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
Position Overview
The City of Wauwatosa Human Resources team is hiring! The Talent Acquisition Specialist / HR Generalist plays a key role in the City's recruitment and retention efforts, managing the full recruitment lifecycle to attract, hire and retain top talent. This position requires expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and aligning candidates with the organization's needs and culture. This position also oversees a variety of HR Generalist functions including worker's compensation and FMLA administration.
The full salary range for this position is $72,675.20 - $92,872.00, with starting salary determined on qualifications and professional experience. The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site employee health clinic, on-site fitness centers, meaningful work, and more! Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee required contributions.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist / HR Generalist will work primarily at Wauwatosa City Hall, but will be required to travel to different City work locations to conduct interviews and / or orientations. This position will also have the opportunity to work remotely on occasion and offers some flexibility in scheduling.
Essential Functions
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Works closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develops effective recruitment strategies.
- Creates and maintains job descriptions, job postings and recruitment plans.
- Acts as a strategic partner in assessing candidates and recommending top talent. Provides guidance on interview techniques and recruitment best practices.
- Oversees the interview and selection process to hire candidates who are well qualified, skilled and fit the organization's service-first culture.
- Extends job offers and oversees the onboarding experience, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate and new hire experience.
- Manages leave administration (FMLA, Military, and Workers Compensation).
- Implements various HR processes and systems (onboarding, retention initiatives, etc).
- Provides support on other Human Resources functions and projects as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
Education and / or Experience Requirements :
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements :
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications :
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.
In evaluating candidates for this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, twist and reach. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is also regularly required to talk and hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone. They will need to interact with city management, employees, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to safely lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An employee in this class generally works in a standard office environment with exposure to individuals who may be agitated, angry, or highly emotional.
The employee must have the ability to work at different City locations on occasion.
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Salary : $72,675 - $92,872
