The City of Neenah, Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for the Director of Human Resources and Safety.  The Neenah Human Resources Department serves 250 employees, in a community of about 27,000.  The City is seeking a progressive, energetic leader with proven success in Human Resources management, excellent communication skills, and a focus on continuous improvement.

The purpose of this position is to develop, administer, and coordinate Human Resources and Safety functions for the City.  Areas of responsibility include; recruitment and selection, benefit administration, compensation, labor relations, safety programs, worker’s compensation, development / maintenance of merit system, employee development, and policy development.  This is a Department-Head level position, responsible for the direct supervision of the HR & Safety Assistant and HR Recruiter/Coordinator. 

Duties:

• Creates and manages compensation system for employees.  Recommends plan design, plan movement, annual wage increases, and the corresponding rules and policies of the plan.
• Develops, interprets and administers personnel policies adopted by the Common Council, and establishes procedures consistent with such policies.
• Responsible for benefit administration including making recommendations on benefit designs and carriers.  Monitors trends to keep benefits competitive, yet cost effective.
• Maintains the City’s performance evaluation system and facilitates the annual performance review process.
• Conducts internal investigations for discipline and fitness for duty and recommends / administers employee discipline.
• Serves as a member of the City’s labor relations team, responsible for negotiating union contracts.  
• Creates employment policies and ensures compliance with all human resources laws and regulations including equal opportunity, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.  
• Supervises the development, implementation, coordination and maintenance of the City’s comprehensive Safety Programs.  Participates with SAFE team, and handles safety budgeting.
• Please see the comprehensive list of duties on the Job Description by searching the job title at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Six years of supervisory-level human resources generalist experience required.  
• Must be available to attend evening meetings.
• Municipal government experience preferred, not required.

Pay and Benefits:

• The salary range for the position is $87,577 to $125,793. Starting salaries above the midpoint of $106,164 require Common Council approval.  
• Affordable health and dental insurance with access to a free employee health and wellness clinic.  
• Automatic enrollment in the state's Wisconsin Retirement System as well as options to participate in HRA or flexible spending accounts.
   

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply through our online application system at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/

Applications must include both a cover letter and resume to be considered. 

Position will remain open until filled, so candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.