Human Resources Director

A County Employment Application must be completed, and resumes must be attached.   Applications are available on the County Website (http://www.co.langlade.wi.us) or at the Langlade County Clerk’s Office, 800 Clermont Street, Antigo, WI  54409. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

LANGLADE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Department:                      Human Resources

Reports to:                          Personnel Committee

Starting at:                          Salary based upon Education and Work Experience

FLSA Status/Hours:          Exempt, 40 Hours per week

Revised:                               10/30/2025

Summary:

The Human Resources (HR) Director is a key member of the County’s leadership team responsible for developing, implementing, and managing countywide human resource policies, programs, and services. This position provides strategic direction and leadership in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, benefits administration, compensation, training, safety, compliance, and organizational development. The HR Director ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Wisconsin employment statutes, administrative rules, and collective bargaining requirements.

Supervises and directs the work of the Human Resources Department staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Develop and execute the County’s HR strategic plan in alignment with organizational goals, fiscal responsibility, and public accountability.
• Oversee hiring processes for all County positions, ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Wisconsin civil service regulations where applicable.
• Create, update, and enforce personnel policies, employee handbook, and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Administer classification, compensation, and benefits programs, including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), health insurance, and voluntary benefit plans.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, OSHA, and Wisconsin employment laws; oversee compliance reporting and recordkeeping.
• Plan and coordinate training programs on leadership, workplace safety, employee development, and compliance topics.
• Collaborate with safety committees and insurance providers to minimize workplace risks and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Develop and manage the HR department budget; forecast staffing costs and benefits expenditures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and sensitive labor relations information.
• Serve the County’s co-chief negotiator for union contracts; manage labor relations, grievance resolution, arbitration, and collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Wisconsin statutes (e.g., Act 10 and MERA provisions).
• Supervises, directs, and manages Human Resources support staff.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience;

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, or related field, or any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Three to five years’ experience in public sector Human Resources work preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, employment laws, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin public sector employment regulations, WRS, and collective bargaining processes.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, contracts, and policies.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and change management.

Technological Skills:

• Working knowledge of HRIS Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. 
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment.
• Normal office working environment with little or no discomfort from temperature, dust, or noise. 
• May require evening hours for meetings, negotiations, or special events.
• The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud. 

Langlade County is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.