HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR (no list) see #1612-5307-002

What Milwaukee can offer YOU

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities and great restaurants.  

The City of Milwaukee offers a collaborative, positive work environment where each employee contributes to making the city the best place possible to live and work.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a top rated pension plan, health and dental benefits, paid time off including vacation, 11 holidays and sick leave accrual, and much more.

The Milwaukee Police Department has an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced senior Human Resources leader.  The Human Resources Administrator has full responsibility over the Human Resources Division and provides guidance and support to MPD’s command staff with a focus on human resources policies, strategies, and organizational development initiatives in support of MPD’s vision and core values. 

• Serve as MPD’s liaison to the City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations, the City Attorney’s Office, the Fire and Police Commission, Employee Retirement System, employee groups, and certified labor bargaining units. Represent the Chief and/or MPD in personnel matters involving the Fire and Police Commission and Common Council Committees.      
• Ensure that departmental policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, Milwaukee Code and City Charter, rules of the Fire and Police Commission, Law Enforcement Standards Board requirements, and provisions of labor contracts with the Milwaukee Police Association and Milwaukee Police Supervisor’s Organization.      
• Provide guidance and direction to staff responsible for conducting or overseeing recruitment and community outreach activities, background investigations and applicant reviews for all sworn and civilian appointments.
• Maintain oversight of staff responsible for administering medical and other leaves of absences, and provide direction to the Health and Safety Officer.       
• Maintain oversight of staff responsible for processing payroll, and provide direction to the Payroll Manager.      
• Conduct regular briefings of MPD command staff on personnel and labor relations matters.      
• Serves as the key departmental liaison with the City’s bargaining team; prepare and provide information to help formulate bargaining strategy; research, gather, analyze data and prepare reports to support city bargaining proposals or respond to union demands; serve as witness as needed.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1.  Bachelor’s Degree with a major in human resources, labor relations, business administration, public administration, management or other closely related field.

2.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of human resources management.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. 

Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.

3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.   

• Experience in public sector human resources     
• Master’s degree preferred

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.      
• Skill in judgment and decision making in order to consider relative costs and benefits of available options and choose the most appropriate one.      
• Ability to advise and counsel Command staff (executive), sworn and civilian managers and employees on human resources related topics.      
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.      
• Ability to discuss sensitive or confidential topics with subordinates, superiors, and business partners.      
• Skill in managing an HR team and motivating, developing, delegating, and identifying the best use of department resources.      
• Ability to negotiate with different groups concerning organization related topics.      
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the practices and procedures of human resources.       
• Ability to interpret and apply legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.      
• Ability to interpret labor (union) contracts and develop methods to implement contract terms.      
• Skill in managing time frames and schedules to meet competing deadlines.      
• Ability to track, analyze, interpret, and communicate data relevant to operations of the Milwaukee Police Department.      
• Knowledge of standard practices for establishing due process and just cause.     
• Expert level knowledge in public sector human resources management.      
• Professionalism, initiation, honesty, integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

The starting salary (PG 1IX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $75,478 and for non-residents is $73,626. Appointment up to $93,593 for residents or $91,296 for non-residents is possible based on the salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises.  

INITIAL FILING DATE – The examination will be held as soon as practical after November 28, 2016. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs         
• Applications, resumes and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.        
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.        
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.        

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:         

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan         
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan        
• Health and Dental Insurance        
• Long Term Disability Insurance        
• Group Life Insurance         
• Tuition Benefits        
• Paid Vacation         
• 11 Paid Holidays        
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves           

To view the specifics about all the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee please visit:  http://city.milwaukee.gov/DER/Benefits2016.