Human Resources Director

About the role

Located immediately north of Detroit, Southfield is one of Oakland County's largest suburbs and a major regional business center with a daytime population approaching 175,000. The Human Resources Director is appointed by and reports to the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the City Council, and serves as a member of the City's Core Management Team. The Director leads a centralized, full‑service HR Department supporting a diverse municipal workforce of approximately 600 FTEs (450 full‑time staff and 150 FTE part‑time, contract, and seasonal) and administers benefits for about 700 retirees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees labor and employee relations and collective bargaining involving nine bargaining units.
• Manages recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, civil service support, policy development and legal compliance.
• Directs training and organizational development and retirement administration.
• Directly manages a team of approximately 10 employees focused on recruitment, employee benefits, training and development, health and safety, and retiree administration.
• Ensures the City focuses on recruiting and retaining a qualified, motivated, trained, and productive workforce aligned with City policy goals while maintaining fiscal sustainability in compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree and/or professional human resources certification preferred.
• Seven years of recent experience as a human resources director or senior manager in a government organization of similar size and scope.
• Direct experience in ongoing employee/labor relations, labor contract negotiations, recruitment and selection, and compensation and benefits.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws affecting public‑sector employment.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, analytical, organizational, presentation, communication, and technology skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Wage range of $122,967.85 to $184,524.44; placement within the range is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Regular attendance at evening meetings is required.