Human Resources Director

Help Lead Our Future: Human Resources Director Opportunity

Are you a highly experienced strategic leader in municipal government human resources, ready for a pivotal role?

Due to a planned retirement, Grand Chute, Wisconsin's largest township, is seeking a collaborative, strategic Human Resources Director to help shape the future of our growing organization.

If you have a genuine passion for cultivating a fair, equitable, and supportive workplace for a dedicated team of approximately 165 FTE, we encourage you to apply! This is your opportunity to provide the overall strategic direction, management, and compliance for all our human resources functions.

As the HR Director, you will oversee a comprehensive range of Human Resources functions, serving as an expert resource in the following:

• 📈 Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted expert, providing coaching to department heads on complex human resources issues. Develop, implement, and lead short- and long-term human resources goals and town-wide change management initiatives.
• 👥 Talent Management & Acquisition: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from strategic recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding to designing and implementing career development, training, performance improvement, and staff mentoring programs.
• 💰 Compensation and Benefits: Manage our market-competitive non-represented classification and compensation plan. Oversee all employee benefits administration, including COBRA, and analyze and recommend competitive fringe benefits.
• 🤝 Labor and Employee Relations: Engage in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, grievance procedures, mediation, and arbitration. Address staff concerns and utilize exit interview data to recommend impactful improvements.
• ⚖️ Policy and Compliance: Serve as the primary link between management and employees. Develop, update, and administer human resources policies and union contracts, ensuring Town-wide compliance with all state and federal employment laws (EEOA, WFEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, etc.).
• ✅ Supervision and Programs: Lead, coach, mentor, and supervise human resources staff and oversee essential Town-wide programs, including wellness initiatives, employee recognition events, and the critical safety program (Workers' Compensation and Drug & Alcohol programs).
• 💼 Administrative Oversight: Prepare and manage the annual human resources department budget and present compensation, benefits, and policy recommendations at Town Board meetings.

Why Grand Chute?

Grand Chute is a dynamic and growing community—the largest township in the state of Wisconsin! You will have the opportunity to make a direct, tangible impact on the lives of our dedicated public servants and contribute to the successful operations of our local government.

Are you ready to bring your expertise to Grand Chute and join an exceptional team?

Full Position Description: A detailed position description and application are available on Grand Chute’s website, https://www.grandchutewi.gov/government/page/employment-opportunities/.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Human Resources or Business Administration; 8-9 years of progressive municipal human resources experience, including collective bargaining, employee relations, policy development, and at least 3-5 years of supervision/management experience; Professional in Human Resources or Society for Human Resources credential preferred.

2026 Salary: The full salary range is $116,272 - $149,510, with an expected hiring range of $116,272 - $132,891, depending on qualifications.

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Deadline: Application materials received by January 5, 2026 will receive first consideration. However, application materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and town application to [email protected].

The Town of Grand Chute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Our Community: With a population of 24,294, Grand Chute residents enjoy big city amenities in a quiet and safe community. Many of these attractions are located in the Town itself, including a major regional shopping mall, the Fox River Mall. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a minor league baseball affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, play at Neuroscience Field baseball stadium. Grand Chute is home to the main campus of Fox Valley Technical College and the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve. The Town hosts an amazing network of trails and biking paths. In total, the Town has 24 miles of off-road trails, 21 miles of sidewalk, and 11 miles of bicycle lanes.

Located in Wisconsin’s third-largest metro area, Grand Chute is the region’s commercial and retail center. It is the largest town in Wisconsin, in terms of both population and equalized value, and also one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Grand Chute is just minutes away from major Appleton destinations, including museums, a performing arts center, and an international airport. The community features a strong and diverse employment base. Among our major employers are: Pierce Manufacturing, Presto Products, McCain Foods USA, Dixon Ticonderoga, and Werner Electric.  Check out the Fox Cities Visitors Destination Guide for things to do in and around Grand Chute:  https://www.foxcities.org/plan-your-visit/destination-guide/