Seeking a dynamic, strategic and visionary leader with expertise in recruitment and onboarding.
Come expand your career with an organization that values and supports you to learn, grow, and develop. Join our collaborative, supportive, and results-driven team, This role provides the opportunity to bring your whole self to work, engage, lead, and drive your own learning and growth within the organization. La Crosse County leaders are committed to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We are also dedicated to your learning and development to grow in an organization that is deep in talent.
This leadership role at the Long-Term Care campuses is responsible for strategic and visionary coordination of recruitment and onboarding for Hillview and Lakeview employees.
Our facility has adopted a policy regarding all associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations. 
This is a full-time salaried position working Monday-Friday.
Salary range $53,996 - $69,430
Associate Experience - What's In It For You?
Supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Career learning, development, and growth opportunities.
Culture of respect and dignity, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
Serving your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.
Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits.
Excellent benefits:
**Wisconsin Retirement System - very stable and strong
**Health Insurance with options for free care
**Dental Insurance with many services covered at 100%
**Voluntary Vision Insurance
**Life Insurance with short and long-term disability

ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS

Acts with integrity and builds trust through demonstrated respect, humility, and honesty. Treats others with dignity. Encourages open communication. Actively listens and demonstrates open-minded thinking and willingness to accept other’s points of view. Engages stakeholders and effectively collaborates. Demonstrates the courage to speak out appropriately with leaders and peers even when your point of view is unpopular. Employs vision and strategy to drive positive results by leading with clear goals, objectives, and desired outcomes. Seeks out new opportunities to drive results through new processes and initiatives. Evaluates and monitors to hold self and others accountable for results. Demonstrates ability to be flexible while informally influencing others through coaching, motivation, and team-minded thinking to arrive at solutions that provide positive outcomes for all stakeholders. Seeks feedback and listens to learn despite personal setbacks. Demonstrates agile thinking while understanding the dynamics of the organization and public influence and perception. Uses analytical skills, experience, and input from others to make critical decisions. Takes intelligent risks and leads the organization through change. Demonstrates perseverance by pushing through difficult and challenging situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops long-term recruiting strategies in coordination with campus administration.

Stays abreast of recruiting trends and best practices. Coordinates the hiring and onboarding processes; plans and conducts recruitment campaigns for hiring staff. Works closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and fill positions. Prepares and facilitates job offers and establishes onboarding schedule. Provides initial onboarding with new hire, in conjunction with HR team and Staff Development Coordinator. Designs and manages direct recruitment. Manages job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements in alignment with hiring manager. Sources potential candidates through multi channels. Assesses candidate information and manages applications and other candidate documents. Screens candidates in coordination with hiring manager. Administers or oversees administration of clerical and other tests as needed. Fosters relationships with past applicants and potential candidates. Facilitates the interview process in coordination with hiring managers. Oversees development of interview questions. Coordinates or performs reference checks, as needed. Develops best practice guidelines for use by designated staff when completing reference checks. Participates in or hosts career events; attends job fairs and recruiting events. Supports branding efforts of long-term care campuses. Conducts job audits of individual positions, analyzing duties to align with department requirements. Aligns with department managers and County HR staff to determine proper classification. Initiates or provides input and writes drafts of a variety of personnel policies, and updates existing policies. Conducts wage and benefits surveys and responds to inquiries of the same. Participates as a member of the HR/Payroll software New World System Team, including participation in patch and upgrade testing. Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. Exercises the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.

•Thorough familiarity with La Crosse County HR practices, labor contracts, pay plan and job position requirements and demonstrated knowledge of HR and labor relation matters. 

•Knowledge of Equal Opportunity Employment principles, procedures and trends, and other Civil Rights laws.

•Experience with the principles and techniques of position evaluation and with established pay and compensation plans. 

•Familiarity with a variety of direct recruit formats and media.

•Ability to do clear and concise technical writing.

•Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions.

•Ability to use various software, such as MS Word, Excel, clerical testing, organizational chart software, e-mail, and New World System personnel/payroll database.

•Ability to maintain high level of organization of records and data. 

•Ability to draft a variety of documents and forms and compose letters.

•Ability to keep confidentiality of work related matters and use good judgment and discretion.

•Initiative in planning and coordinating and to work independently. 

•Good oral and written communication skills.

•Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration or closely related field.
•Two years’ experience in recruiting or other HR responsibilities.
•Preference for individual with employee recruitment and selection and pay plan administration experience.
•Proficiency in using MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet research and database programs.
•Proven history of high level of organizational and coordination skills and attention to detail.
•May consider other relevant combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.