Walworth County is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a system of public services not limited to public safety, social services, road maintenance, court support, land use, long-term care, emergency management, and special education. As a Human Resources Generalist with Walworth County, you will join a team of friendly, experienced people who play a vital role in the strategic, functional, and transactional support of client groups dedicated to public service. Work in this role will include recruiting, selection, onboarding, coaching, employee relations, compliance, HR technology, procedure/process improvement, special projects, and day-to-day general client customer service. This position performs independently in a dynamic, in-office environment and directly supports Lakeland Health Care Center, the IT Department, the Clerk of Courts, and other small departments. A recently implemented departmental remote work policy allows for some flexibility in work location when job duties allow.
Please contact us by email at walcohr@co.walworth.wi.us to request a copy of the full job description.
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 a related field and four to five years of relevant prior experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad knowledge of state and federal labor laws. General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration in the areas of recruitment, employee relations and human resources information systems; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Proficient technology skills. Previous healthcare recruiting experience preferred.
Certifications and Licenses
Prefer PHR, SPHR, or SHRM Certification.
Valid Wisconsin or other state issued Driver’s License.
Must maintain minimum auto liability insurance.
Use of personal vehicle to travel to assigned departments is required.
Interactions and Communications
Provide specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee’s last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vison Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County’s representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
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