Demo

Human Resources Director

City of Muskego
Muskego, WI Temporary
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Description

Muskego, Wisconsin - Muskego is located in southern Waukesha County, within the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area. With a population of approximately 25,000, it offers a balance of commercial and residential districts along with beautiful lakes, many parks and recreational opportunities. With great schools and one of the lowest crime rates in the state, Muskego has become an ideal location for families. The City is seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Human Resources Director to lead and manage all aspects of the City’s human resources operations. 


The Human Resources Director is a key part of the City’s leadership and plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, ensuring compliance with employment laws and supporting a full-service city operation. The Human Resources Director reports to the Mayor and interacts with nearly all city staff.


The position oversees policy administration, recruitment and retention, employee relations, benefit administration, compensation planning and labor relations. 


The City’s next Human Resources Director joins a collaborative leadership team; a supportive working environment and a great community.


The successful candidate will:

  • Possess strong technical and interpersonal skills;
  • Have a team-oriented approach;
  • And interested in public service.


Minimum qualifications for the position include:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field or experience, Masters Degree Preferred;
  • Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Public sector experience preferred. 
  • Working Knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
  • Professional certification in Human Resources Management (SHRM or HRCI) preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.


The salary range for this position is $96,800 to $125,807 DOQ along with a great benefits package. Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume and three professional references online at www.muskego.wi.gov. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 8th at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please click here for the full job description. 


  • The City of Muskego is an Equal Opportunity Employer


https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmuskego/jobs/5314155/human-resources-director?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary : $96,800 - $125,807

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Human Resources Director?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Human Resources Director career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$182,895 - $246,915
Income Estimation: 
$249,286 - $360,865
Income Estimation: 
$114,907 - $150,919
Income Estimation: 
$156,288 - $210,152
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Human Resources Director jobs in the Muskego, WI area that may be a better fit.

  • Marcus Hotels & Resorts Milwaukee, WI
  • Description Description Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to grow your Human Resources career with one of the most iconic hotels in Milwaukee?... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Bedrock Healthcare Milwaukee, WI
  • Bedrock Healthcare is hiring for an HR Director for our facilities near Milwaukee! As an HR Director, you’ll undertake a wide range of HR tasks, like organ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!