Human Resources Generalist Job at Washingtoncountysheriffwi in West Bend

Human Resources Generalist

Washington County, located in West Bend, has an excellent opportunity as a Human Resources Generalist. In this position you serve as a front-line HR professional with a focus on benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, employee training, and HR compliance.

About Washington County

Washington County is recognized for its commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations and work creatively to problem‑solve, innovate and collaborate as a team to deliver solutions.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy an authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities, economic growth and vitality, effective mobility and reliable infrastructure, and access to basic needs.

Vision: Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Values: Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Benefit Administration: Administer benefit programs, work with vendors and systems for enrollment, terminations, claims resolution, change reporting, and reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
• Recruitment: Oversee recruitment activity for various county departments, coordinate staffing requirements with department heads, and develop effective recruitment strategies; conduct new hire orientation.
• Employee Relations: Provide timely guidance and feedback to leadership on all aspects of employee relations management, conduct internal investigations, and advise leadership on operational complaints.
• Performance Management: Assist leaders with performance management, advise on employee corrective actions and terminations, and provide coaching to leadership.
• Employee Training: Perform employee and management training on various HR topics, create training presentations, and address requested departmental training needs.
• Compliance: Develop and maintain HR compliance records.
• Administrative: Process benefit invoices for payment, answer general HR questions, update intranet, and coordinate various programs including blood drives.
• Other Duties: Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems; perform other related duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS software applications and federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.

Pay & Benefits

Pay based on experience. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; medical and dependent flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; Wisconsin Retirement System; Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457); holidays and paid time off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.