Senior Human Resources Analyst

Waukesha County is seeking a collaborative, analytical, and service-oriented Senior Human Resources Analyst to provide strategic and operational human resources support to County departments. This position performs advanced professional human resources work across a broad range of functional areas, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, labor relations, and other Countywide initiatives. The Senior Human Resources Analyst will serve as a trusted advisor to department managers and leaders, helping ensure that HR practices are consistent, equitable, legally compliant, and effective.

Responsibilities

Advise managers and department leaders on recruitment, selection, staffing, classification, compensation, employee relations, and performance-related matters; Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; Support workplace investigations and assist with the resolution of employee and labor relations matters; Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment and labor laws; Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and training materials; Facilitate training and deliver presentations to employees, supervisors, and leadership groups; Participate in workforce planning, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives; Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive employee, organizational, and legal matters; Build productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, senior leaders, union representatives, attorneys, and members of the public

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in human resources management, labor or industrial relations, business or public administration, social sciences, or a closely related field; Two (2) years of professional work experience in human resources administration including employment, wage and salary administration, labor relations, training, employee learning and development, organizational development, or a closely related field, preferably in the public sector; Master's degree in an area listed above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience requirement; Knowledge of contemporary human resources practices, including recruitment and selection, labor relations, classification and compensation, organizational development, and employee relations; Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, EEO requirements, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act; Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws in a consistent and equitable manner; Ability to develop and communicate HR policies, procedures, training materials, and programs; Ability to conduct effective interviews and support fair, objective, and legally defensible selection processes; Ability to facilitate training and deliver clear, effective presentations to diverse audiences; Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills; Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects while meeting established deadlines; Proficiency with HR ERP systems, HRIS, e-learning platforms, and standard office and presentation software; Ability to establish and maintain productive, respectful working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to have

Experience in a unionized work environment and applying collective bargaining agreements; Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS/ERP platform; Public-sector human resources experience; Experience supporting law enforcement, municipal court systems, legal departments, or similarly complex operational environments

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance; Life insurance; Generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year); Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment; Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan; Pay for performance system with performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards; Employee wellness program including an on-site health & wellness clinic; On-site fitness center; Free parking