Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Join Sheboygan County as a Human Resources Business Partner and help support the people who deliver services to our community. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and primary HR contact for assigned County departments, partnering with managers and leadership on recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
Working with minimal supervision, you will address daily HR needs and contribute to initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. You will collaborate with HR leadership and specialized staff to provide consistent service and support compliance with employment laws, County policies, and labor agreements.
Essential Duties
Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned departments, providing proactive guidance on workforce needs, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
Lead full-cycle recruitment with hiring managers, including position development, postings, applicant screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and onboarding coordination.
Develop recruitment strategies through social media, job fairs, community outreach, and internal and external partnerships; train managers on the applicant tracking system and hiring processes.
Coach managers and supervisors on performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective action, discipline, and performance improvement plans.
Conduct or support workplace investigations and advise on documentation, due process, and appropriate resolution under County policy and applicable law.
Support performance evaluation processes, including manager training, evaluation review and processing, and improvement planning.
Assist with workforce and succession planning, talent development, and internal advancement for leadership and critical positions.
Interpret and respond to questions about HR policies, procedures, labor agreements, and employment laws; provide general benefits guidance and coordinate complex matters with the Benefits Specialist.
Coordinate onboarding and orientation, including policy review and employment documentation, in collaboration with the Human Resources Coordinator.
Prepare and analyze HR metrics, reports, surveys, and data; collaborate with HR leadership, payroll, and other partners on compliance, reporting, and process improvements.
Support safety and wellness initiatives and maintain effective relationships with employees, managers, leadership, and external partners.
Stay current on employment law and HR practices; provide backup to the Benefits Specialist and Human Resources Coordinator and complete related duties and special projects as assigned.
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