Director of Human Resources and Safety

The City of Neenah is seeking a Department-Head level Director of Human Resources and Safety to lead HR and Safety functions onsite in Neenah, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the City’s employee compensation system.
• Recommend plan design, plan movement, and annual wage increases, including associated rules and policies.
• Develop, interpret, and administer personnel policies adopted by the Common Council; establish procedures aligned with those policies.
• Lead benefit administration, including recommendations on benefit designs and carriers.
• Monitor benefits trends to maintain competitiveness while managing costs.
• Maintain the City’s performance evaluation system and facilitate the annual performance review process.
• Conduct internal investigations for discipline and fitness for duty; recommend and administer employee discipline.
• Serve on the labor relations team, responsible for negotiating union contracts.
• Create employment policies and ensure compliance with applicable human resources laws and regulations, including equal opportunity, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and related requirements.
• Supervise the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the City’s comprehensive Safety Programs.
• Participate with the SAFE team and handle safety budgeting.
• Oversee department-level HR and Safety operations, including supervision of the HR & Safety Assistant and Deputy HR Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (SHRM-CP or PHR required if applicable).
• 5 years progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Municipal government experience preferred (not required).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 98,143 - 140,283 per year.
• Expected hiring range: USD 98,143.50 - 117,370.50 depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Free access to an employee clinic provided by ThedaCare at Work for employees and dependents.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and 5 weeks of vacation.

Application Process

• Submit an online application, cover letter, and resume as soon as possible.
• Position remains open until filled.
• Initial application review begins November 2.
• Applications continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information

For the comprehensive list of duties, search the job title at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs.