City of Champaign is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Champaign

Overview

Are you an expert in the area of municipal human resources (HR)? Do you have a firm grasp on the intricacies related to HR in the public sector? Are you ready to join and be of service to a high-performing organization in a vibrant and growing community? Then consider applying today to be the Human Resources Manager with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Manager is a highly responsible leadership position that requires the ability to apply municipal/public sector HR principles and best practices along with insight and discernment to a wide range of complex questions and initiatives. They are a subject matter expert in the areas of recruitment, staffing, compensation, classification, payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and other HR activities. They oversee a team of seven and directly supervise two HR Supervisors and one HR Technician and serve as the HR Director’s designee or substitute as required.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• HR experience in a union and non-union environment.
• Supervisory/people management experience.
• Progressively responsible relevant work experience in standard HR functional areas such as recruiting, staffing, compensation, position classifications, HRIS, benefits, and employee relations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector employment laws.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant municipal work experience.
• HR certification (SHRM, HRCI, IPMA-HR).
• Project planning and management experience.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or any other relevant field.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting annual salary: $103,598 – $117,866, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
• Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by Sunday, April 20, 2025.