About Our Department

Administration of the City's Human Resources programs include, employee selection, compensation, job classification, equal employment opportunity,  labor contract negotiations and administration, benefits, safety, and payroll functions.   To accomplish these endeavors, there is a staff of professionals: Human Resources Manager Donna, Human Resources Specialist Peggy, and Payroll Specialist Sue.

The City currently employs 520 regular employees in fifteen (15) departments.  These include the Assessor's Office, Attorney's Office, Building Inspection Department, Clerk/Treasurer's Office, Engineering, Fire Department, Information Technology, Library, Mayor's Office, Municipal Court, Parks/Recreation Department, Human Resources, Planning, Police Department, and Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Within that number there are several recognized labor unions:  Waukesha Professional Police Association, International Association of Firefighters, Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees, Office and Professional Employees' International Union, and Waukesha Engineers and Technicians.  As well, there are nonrepresented employees who make up the administrative, professional, technical, supervisory, and management staff. 

Our primary goal as City employees is to serve the citizens of Waukesha.  We are committed to prompt, courteous service with the tax payer in mind.