Human Resources Director for Outagamie County

The Human Resources Director is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function.

Located:
320 S. Walnut St in Appleton, WI in the County Administration building.

Benefits:
This position does offer a full benefits package and is part of the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Team:
Our HR team currently consists of 8 team members.

 
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20 or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:  https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information
 
 


The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• TEAM LEADERSHIP  - Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization's human resource function and performance
• TEAM LEADERSHIP - Evaluates the HR departmental structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as for providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.
• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Directs preparation for and represents the County in labor relations activities, including negotiations, contracts, interpretations, grievances, arbitration legal coordination, etc.
• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Works directly with department heads to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
• STRATEGIC PLANNING - Continually assesses the competitiveness of all benefits programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
• STRATEGIC PLANNING - Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of the people resources of the organization.
• STRATEGIC PLANNING - Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance
• OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT - Develops and maintains a human resource information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs.
• OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT - Manages regular reviews, preparation and administration of the organization's wage and salary program
• OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT - Develops appropriate and competitive policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization. Included in this area would be programs for employee relations, civil rights, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education and career development, among others.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management or a related field, with ten to fifteen years human resources experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• SPHR Professional Certification preferred
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Change Management Certification preferred
• Training Design and Facilitation Certification preferred

• Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Consultation
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice
• Conflict Management
• Talent Development
• Leadership & Team Management
• Relationship Management
• Time Management

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Salary : $99,507 - $125,216